Cade Cunningham Makes History in Pistons' Game 6 Win Over Magic
Cade Cunningham scored a franchise-record 45 points to lead the Detroit Pistons to a 116-109 victory over the Orlando Magic in Game 6, staving off elimination and forcing a Game 7. He shot efficiently, going 13-of-23 from the field, 5-of-8 from three, and a perfect 14-for-14 at the free throw line. Cunningham's performance marked only the second time in NBA history that two opposing players each scored 45 points in a playoff game, with Paolo Banchero also scoring 45 for Orlando.
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By Matthew CoudenContributing WriterShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.The No. 1 seed Detroit Pistons returned home for Game 6, facing a must-win situation against a hungry Orlando Magic team looking to eliminate them.In a fierce battle of former No. 1 picks, Detroit's Cade Cunningham and Orlando's Paolo Banchero were firing away throughout the evening. Banchero hit 17-of-31 shots, including 6-of-11 three-pointers, to finish with a 45-point performance.
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