Magic go ice cold as Pistons rally from 24 down to force Game 7
The New York Times • • sports
Key Points:
- The Detroit Pistons overcame a 24-point deficit to defeat the Orlando Magic 93-79 on the road, forcing a decisive Game 7 in their playoff series.
- Cade Cunningham led the Pistons with 32 points, 10 rebounds, and four steals, while Tobias Harris contributed 22 points and 10 rebounds in a dominant second-half performance.
- The Magic's offense collapsed after halftime, scoring just 19 points in the second half and missing 23 consecutive shots, marking one of the worst playoff half performances in NBA history.
- Orlando, which held a commanding lead late in the third quarter, now faces a challenging Game 7 on the road, where home teams historically have a strong advantage in decisive playoff games.
- Detroit's resilience and defensive surge shifted momentum entirely, putting the Magic on the brink of elimination and setting up a high-stakes Game 7 at Little Caesars Arena.
