Pistons and Raptors survive while LA Lakers progress in NBA playoffs
The Detroit Pistons staged a historic comeback against the Orlando Magic to force a Game 7 in their NBA playoff series, overcoming a 24-point deficit and capitalizing on Orlando's 23 consecutive missed field goals. The Toronto Raptors also advanced to a Game 7 against the Cleveland Cavaliers after RJ Barrett's buzzer-beating three-pointer in overtime. Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Lakers closed out the Houston Rockets in Game 6 to advance to the Western Conference semifinals against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
- ▪The Detroit Pistons overcame a 24-point deficit to defeat the Orlando Magic 93-79, forcing a Game 7 in their playoff series.
- ▪Orlando missed 23 consecutive field goals, the longest such streak in NBA playoff history, during their collapse.
- ▪The Toronto Raptors defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers in overtime, with RJ Barrett hitting a game-winning three-pointer to set up a Game 7.
- ▪The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Houston Rockets 98-78 to win their series 4-2 and avoid becoming the first team to blow a 3-0 playoff lead.
- ▪LeBron James scored 28 points in the Lakers' series-clinching victory, continuing his strong postseason performance at age 41.
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Sport|BasketballPistons and Raptors survive while LA Lakers progress in NBA playoffsPistons mount astounding comeback against Magic, Lakers finally see off Houston, Raptors set up decider against Cavs.ListenListen (4 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoCade Cunningham of the Detroit Pistons drives to the basket during the game against the Orlando Magic on May 1, 2026 in Orlando, Florida, US [Fernando Medina/NBAE via Getty Images]By AFPPublished On 2 May 20262 May 2026The top-seeded Detroit Pistons recovered from the brink of elimination with an astounding comeback against Orlando, while the Los Angeles Lakers finally saw off Houston at the third time of asking in the NBA playoffs.The Pistons’…
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