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Paolo Banchero has 3-point play in final second to lift Magic past Pistons, 112-109

DETROIT — Paolo Banchero broke a tie on a three-point play with 0.8 seconds left and finished with 15 points in the Orlando Magic's 112-109 victory over the NBA-worst Detroit Pistons on Saturday night.

''We wanted to get the last shot,'' Banchero said. ''When I got the ball, I was looking at the clock and wanted to get it down to the last possible second.''

Orlando's star made an 18-foot baseline jumper and a free throw after missing two free throws with 17.9 seconds left, allowing Detroit to stay within two points.

''That's what great players do,'' Magic guard Jalen Suggs said.