League Pass Featured Matchup: Detroit Pistons vs. Orlando Magic (7 ET)

If you're looking to catch all the games happening on Saturday, League Pass is the perfect way to stay updated. While the Warriors-Spurs game may seem like the obvious choice, there are a few factors to consider. Golden State is playing on the second night of a back-to-back, and Victor Wembenyama has been sidelined with a knee injury for three consecutive games. Although watching Chris Paul take on the Warriors is sure to be thrilling, the League Pass Game of the Day has to be Detroit versus Orlando. Here are five key things to keep in mind as you prepare for this matchup.

1. The Magic will look to stay hot: Yes, the Magic are currently without a force in Paolo Banchero, but that has not slowed them down. Orlando is 10-7 on the season, but 7-3 over its last 10 games. The Magic will also be looking to keep their home record pristine, as they stand at 7-0 on the campaign.

2. The Pistons have been scrappy: Last year we saw a young Pistons team take its lumps, but with a revamped front office and a new head coach, things have been brighter this season. Though Detroit is coming off a tough overtime loss to the Hornets, they are 7-10 on the year with a -1.2 point differential that speaks to the franchise playing competitive ball every night.

3. The Wagner brothers are getting it done for Orlando: In the five games he played, Banchero averaged 29.0 points. He’s well-established as a premier bucket-getter, so with his long-term absence, it was likely more than one player would have to step up. Well, one family has stepped up. Franz Wagner has started all 17 games for the Magic and has averaged 23.2 points per game along with over 5.0 rebounds and assists per game as well. His brother, Mo Wagner, comes off the bench and has averaged 18.2 minutes a night. In that role, he’s contributed 12.6 points per contest. That’s some much-needed scoring.

4. Cade Cunningham’s status is up in the air: It’s possible both recent No. 1 picks from these two teams will miss this game. Cunningham was playing some great ball against the Hornets before he fell on his hip and could not return. One hopes it wasn’t serious enough to keep him from playing Saturday, because Cunningham has really impressed this year. He’s averaging 23.5 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 8.9 assists per game, which is the kind of stat line envisioned when the Pistons took him with the first overall pick.

5. Jaden Ivey has improved: Not wanting to flounder, the Pistons brought in veterans to stabilize a young, rebuilding squad, and that has panned out by and large. What has also been encouraging though, is the play of Jaden Ivey. The Purdue product was still finding his footing last season. Now playing for J.B. Bickerstaff, Ivey is a staple in the starting lineup, his shooting has improved, and his numbers are up across the board. If Cunningham can’t play, Ivey could have an even larger role against the Magic.