Orlando Magic’s early lead vanishes as they lose to the Pistons 93-79 in Game 6
The Orlando Magic lost 93-79 to the Detroit Pistons in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Playoffs despite an early lead. The Magic led by as many as 24 points in the third quarter but were outscored 55-10 in the second half. A 23-consecutive missed field goal streak and a 1-for-20 fourth quarter doomed Orlando, forcing a Game 7.
- ▪The Orlando Magic led by 22 points at halftime and by as many as 24 in the third quarter.
- ▪The Pistons outscored the Magic 55-10 in the second half, including a 24-11 edge in the third quarter.
- ▪Orlando missed 23 consecutive field goals and shot 1-for-20 in the fourth quarter.
- ▪Paolo Banchero and Desmond Bane each scored 17 points for the Magic.
- ▪Cade Cunningham scored 32 points for the Pistons.
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