ORLANDO, FLORIDA - APRIL 06: Paul Reed #7 of the Detroit Pistons dribbles the ball against Paolo Banchero #5 and Wendell Carter Jr. #34 of the Orlando Magic during the first quarter at Kia Center on April 06, 2026 in Orlando, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images) | Getty Images In Saturday’s Brotherhood Playoff Action, Paolo Banchero and Wendell Carter helped Orlando to a 113-105 win over Detroit. Jared McCain and OKC took care of Grayson Allen, Khaman Maluach, and the Phoenix Suns, 121-109.
Meanwhile, New York thumped Quin Snyder’s Atlanta Hawks, 114-98. Finally, Minnesota clubbed Tyus Jones and the Denver Nuggets, 112-96. Banchero just missed a triple-double with 25 points, 12 rebounds, and 9 assists.
Carter had a great game for the Magic as well, with 14 points and 17 rebounds. Orlando now leads, 2-1.McCain had 7 points in 12 minutes for the Thunder. Grayson Allen is playing again after his hamstring injury and had 7 points off the bench.
Maluach scored 2. Down 3-0, the series is all but over for the Suns. Jalen Johnson had 14 points, 3 rebounds, and 5 assists for the Hawks as the Knicks tied the series, 2-2.
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