SHOWDOWN: Magic and Pistons Set for EPIC NBA Cup Clash | Are the Pistons the Magic's new rival?

The Orlando Magic have their NBA Cup group games set, and it includes a major showdown between two of the top young teams in the league. The Magic's late-November game against the Pistons could determine who wins the group and could be the first of a long string of meaningful games between the two franchises.

The Magic-Pistons rivalry has been simmering beneath the surface for a few years now. The NBA Cup game could ignite the rivalry into something more known around the league.

It has us thinking on the eve of the NBA schedule being released: Who is the Magic's biggest rival? Orlando has not played enough meaningful games yet to have a true rival, but the team has plenty of options as the Magic grow into a title contender.

0:00 Intro: NBA Cup showdown and Magic's rivals

5:05 Magic vs Pistons rivalry heating up

10:10 NBA Cup's importance for team development

15:46 Magic's championship aspirations and NBA Cup

21:55 Examining the Magic's potential rivals

28:04 Magic-Pacers matchup and playoff potential

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