Orlando Magic coach Jamahl Mosley called Desmond Bane a 'dog' after his 37-point showing in the team’s NBA Cup win over the Detroit Pistons.

DETROIT — The Detroit Pistons took a second straight loss Friday night against the Orlando Magi c, playing an unsurprisingly contentious matchup between two of the most physical teams in the NBA.

Detroit Pistons big Jalen Duren will miss their road game against the Miami Heat on Saturday, Nov. 29.

Desmond Bane praises Anthony Black as a 'game changer' after his clutch block sealed the Orlando Magic’s NBA Cup win over Detroit Pistons.

ORLANDO Magic’s defense in the crunch time held off the Eastern Conference leader Detroit Pistons, 112-109, in the National Basketball Association (NBA) Cup gam

There was plenty of drama on the final night of NBA Cup group play, with the Magic, Thunder, and Spurs winning their way in, while losses by the Cavaliers and Pistons opened the door for Miami to make it in as a Wild card.

The Detroit Pistons' quest for the NBA Cup has to come to an end after a close home loss to the Orlando Magic.

Three NBA Cup group winners will be determined directly by head-to-head results on Friday night. The Orlando Magic and Detroit Pistons square off for the East Group B crown, the Oklahoma City Thunder and Phoenix Suns do battle in West Group A and the Denver Nuggets face off with the San Antonio Spurs in West Group C.