Orlando Tragic: The wildest numbers of the Magic's 24-point collapse against the Pistons
The Orlando Magic suffered a historic collapse in Game 6 of their NBA playoff series against the Detroit Pistons, blowing a 24-point lead to lose 93-79. They scored only 19 points in the second half and missed 23 consecutive field goals, setting a playoff record for futility. The loss forces a Game 7 on the road, squandering a 3-1 series lead.
- ▪The Orlando Magic lost Game 6 to the Detroit Pistons after blowing a 24-point lead.
- ▪Orlando scored only 19 points in the second half, the fewest in any half of an NBA playoff game in the play-by-play era.
- ▪The Magic missed 23 consecutive field goals during the second half, a new playoff record.
- ▪They were outscored 55-19 in the second half and lost the game by 14 points.
- ▪Orlando had previously led the series 3-1 and was one win away from advancing to the Eastern Conference semifinals.
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