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Bane ended with 12 points (2-11 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 6-7 FT), four rebounds, two assists, two steals and one block in 34 minutes during Wednesday's 98-83 loss to the Pistons in Game 2 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.

Bane reached double figures thanks to a strong effort at the charity stripe but struggled from the field as the Magic suffered a double-digit Game 2 loss. After erupting for 34 points (10-16 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 10-11 FT) against the 76ers to start the Play-In Tournament on April 15, the guard has scored fewer than 20 points on under 40 percent shooting in each of the past three games.

Banchero closed with 18 points (7-17 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 4-8 FT), eight assists, six rebounds, one block and one steal in 34 minutes during Wednesday's 98-83 loss to Detroit in Game 2 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.

Banchero filled the stat sheet across the board, though it wasn't nearly enough in a double-digit Game 2 loss. With strong career postseason averages of 26.9 points, 8.4 rebounds and 4.4 assists on 44.9 percent shooting from the field and 41.1 percent from deep across 14 playoff games, the 23-year-old will need to deliver at a high level if Orlando hopes to pull off the series upset.

Suggs chipped in 19 points (7-18 FG, 3-10 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds and four assists in 32 minutes during Wednesday's 98-83 loss to the Pistons in Game 2 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.

Suggs led his team in scoring on a night when the Magic struggled mightily, shooting just 33 percent from the field in a blowout loss. After recording four stocks in a Game 1 win Sunday, the point guard finished without a steal or block Wednesday, marking just the eighth time that has occurred this year between the regular season and postseason. Suggs playing at the top of his game will be crucial if Orlando wants to pull off the series upset.

Stewart closed with 10 points (4-4 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 1-1 FT), five rebounds and two blocks over 16 minutes during Wednesday's 98-83 win over the Magic in Game 2 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.

Stewart's 16 minutes were eventful, as the big man didn't miss a shot while recording two blocks, though he also committed three turnovers. Turnovers aside, the 24-year-old was far more productive in Game 2 than in Game 1, when he totaled three points (0-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-4 FT), four rebounds, one block and one steal across 19 minutes. The numbers may fluctuate, but Stewart's role as a physical presence off the bench remains a key part of the Pistons' identity.

Duren racked up 11 points (4-10 FG, 3-5 FT), nine rebounds, four assists and one steal in 32 minutes during Wednesday's 98-83 victory over the Magic in Game 2 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.

Duren reached double figures in scoring but fell one rebound shy of a double-double in the Pistons' blowout win to even the series at one apiece. Coming off a breakout regular season in which he averaged 19.5 points, 10.5 rebounds and 2.0 assists on 65 percent shooting across 70 games, the 22-year-old has posted more modest numbers through two postseason contests, averaging 9.5 points, 8.0 rebounds and 2.5 assists on 50 percent shooting. While a big effort wasn't needed in Wednesday's win, Duren will need to play closer to his regular-season level for Detroit to make a deep playoff run.

Harris supplied 16 points (7-17 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 11 rebounds, two blocks, two steals and one assist over 33 minutes during Wednesday's 98-83 win over the Magic in Game 2 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.

Harris contributed as both a scorer and rebounder, recording his first double-double of the postseason after logging three during the regular season. After shooting 36.8 percent from beyond the arc in 63 regular-season contests, the power forward has struggled from deep through two playoff games, going just 1-for-10 after coming up empty Wednesday.

Gilgeous-Alexander supplied 37 points (13-25 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 9-9 FT), nine assists, five rebounds and one steal across 38 minutes in Wednesday's 120-107 Game 2 win over the Suns in the first round of the playoffs.

Gilgeous-Alexander turned in an efficient performance en route to a game-high 37 points, leading the Thunder to a 2-0 series lead. He also paced all players in assists and has dished out at least seven dimes in all six of his April appearances across the regular season and playoffs. The superstar point guard and the Thunder will now head to Phoenix for Game 3 on Saturday, aiming to take a commanding 3-0 lead.

Williams exited Wednesday's 120-107 Game 2 win over the Suns in the third quarter and did not return due to an apparent left hamstring injury, finishing with 19 points (7-11 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 3-5 FT), four assists, one rebound and one steal in 23 minutes.

Williams grabbed at his left hamstring after missing a layup and checked out with 5:53 remaining in the third quarter. Head coach Mark Daigneault said postgame that the team thinks the star forward aggravated his left hamstring, and he will be evaluated over the next couple of days, per Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com. Williams' next opportunity to play will come in Saturday's Game 3 in Phoenix. If he's forced to miss time, Ajay Mitchell and Cason Wallace would likely see increased playing time.

Williams exited to the locker room in the third quarter of Wednesday's Game 2 against the Suns due to an apparent left hamstring injury, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.

Williams missed a layup and was seen grabbing at his left hamstring before eventually checking out. He was briefly evaluated on the bench before making his way to the locker room. The star forward can be considered questionable to return until more information comes to light.

Cunningham contributed 27 points (11-19 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 4-8 FT), 11 assists, six rebounds, one block and one steal across 37 minutes in Wednesday's 98-83 Game 2 win over the Magic in the first round of the playoffs.

After dropping 39 points in Sunday's Game 1 loss, Cunningham put together another strong offensive showing, though he did struggle from three-point range and at the charity stripe. Still, the star point guard led all players in points and assists while chipping in two combined steals-plus-blocks. Cunningham and the Pistons will now aim to take their first lead of the series in Saturday's Game 3 in Orlando.