Bane's 37-point night in Detroit resurfaces

The 112-109 win clinched an NBA Cup group.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 291 min read

the one where Desmond Bane dropped 37 in Detroit 🪄 37 PTS 8 REB 13-25 FG 11-12 FT https://t.co/kot4GYGRRy Via @OrlandoMagic on X

What happened: Desmond Bane shot 13 of 25 and went 11 of 12 at the line, adding eight rebounds on Nov. 28, 2025. Two late offensive rebounds helped preserve the 112-109 win.

Why it matters: The result secured first place in an NBA Cup group and improved the winning side to 12-8. It was Bane's first 30-point performance of the 2025-26 season.

By the numbers: Bane made 52.0% of his field goals and 91.7% of his free throws. He scored 37 despite going 0-for-5 from three, with all 13 field goals coming inside the arc.

What to watch: The 2026-27 schedule will determine when Bane next plays in Detroit.

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@OrlandoMagic 2026-07-29T20:26:39.774855+00:00

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