Magic collapse in Game 6 vs. Pistons with NBA-record shooting futility
The Orlando Magic blew a 22-point halftime lead in Game 6 against the Detroit Pistons, suffering a historic offensive collapse by missing 23 straight field goals. They scored only 19 points in the second half, setting an NBA playoff record for futility. The Pistons, led by Cade Cunningham's 19-point fourth quarter, won 93-79 to force a Game 7.
- ▪The Orlando Magic missed 23 consecutive field goal attempts in the second half of Game 6.
- ▪Orlando scored just 19 points after halftime, the lowest in a half in modern NBA playoff history.
- ▪Cade Cunningham scored 19 points in the fourth quarter alone to lead Detroit's comeback.
- ▪The Pistons overcame a nine-point deficit in the fourth quarter to win 93-79.
- ▪The game took place at the Kia Center on May 1, 2026, forcing a decisive Game 7.
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