Pistons survive in stunning Orlando playoffs collapse
The Detroit Pistons advanced to a decisive game seven after overcoming a 24-point deficit to defeat the Orlando Magic 93-79 in a stunning NBA playoff comeback. Orlando missed 23 consecutive field goals in the second half, including a stretch where they scored just one point over 10 minutes. Cade Cunningham led the Pistons with 32 points and 10 rebounds as Detroit avoided first-round elimination despite trailing 3-1 in the series.
- ▪The Detroit Pistons overcame a 24-point deficit to beat the Orlando Magic 93-79 in Game 6 of their playoff series.
- ▪Orlando missed 23 straight field goals in the second half, the longest such streak in NBA playoff history.
- ▪Cade Cunningham scored 32 points and grabbed 10 rebounds to lead the Pistons' comeback.
- ▪The Pistons forced a game seven after trailing the series 3-1, avoiding becoming the seventh top seed to lose to a bottom seed in the first round.
- ▪Detroit will host game seven as they aim to advance to the Eastern Conference semi-finals.
- ▪The Magic were seeking their first playoff series win since 2010 but collapsed under pressure in the closing minutes.
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