Magic went 45 minutes between made shots vs. Pistons, worst streak in NBA Playoffs this century
The Orlando Magic squandered a 22-point halftime lead against the Detroit Pistons, going 45 minutes without a made field goal during a disastrous second half. Cade Cunningham led a historic Pistons comeback, outscoring the Magic 55-19 in the final 24 minutes to force a Game 7. The loss marks the longest field goal drought in NBA Playoff history this century.
- ▪The Orlando Magic blew a 22-point halftime lead in Game 6 against the Detroit Pistons.
- ▪Orlando went 45 minutes without making a field goal, the longest such drought in NBA Playoffs this century.
- ▪Cade Cunningham led the Pistons' comeback, who outscored the Magic 55-19 in the final 24 minutes.
- ▪The Pistons won 93-79, forcing a Game 7 in Detroit.
- ▪The Magic had led the series 3-1 before the loss.
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