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As the Detroit Pistons and the Orlando Magic battled it out on Saturday night, emotions were running high from the moment the game tipped off. Within the openin

Analyzing Saturday’s Detroit Pistons at Orlando Magic odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The victory clinches the regular-season series for the Magic, who split the first two games with the Pistons ... after No. 7 Orlando entered the contest one game behind No. 6 Detroit.

Tobias Harris exited the Detroit Pistons' road game at Kia Center on Saturday with a head injury. With 10:12 remaining in the third quarter, Harris caught an elbow from Paolo Banchero and slumped to the ground.

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The Portland Trail Blazers could complete their second season sweep Thursday night with a win over the Orlando Magic at the Moda Center. The Blazer swept the Milwaukee Bucks 2-0 with Tuesday night’s 125-112 win at the Moda Center. The Blazers won 101-79 at Orlando on Jan. 23.

Three needs Detroit Pistons could address before NBA deadline Feb. 6, and a potential option for each need that wouldn't require significant assets.

The Orlando Magic have a much better season than the Portland Trail Blazers. However, injuries to Jalen Suggs and Gary Harris have the Magic waiting for an update before they can examine their chances in this matchup.

Getting healthy has presented some unexpected challenges for the Orlando Magic. Orlando has dropped six of its past seven games despite having its stars back in the mix, but the Magic feel like a turnaround is imminent as they head into a meeting with the host Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday night.

Indiana's early hot streak was too much for a physical Pistons team, though they stayed with the Pacers in a 133-119 road loss.