Pistons top Magic as Cunningham, Banchero each drop 45

Key Points:

• Cade Cunningham led the Detroit Pistons with a franchise-record 45 points, including a crucial 16-foot fadeaway with 32 seconds left, securing a 116-109 victory over the Orlando Magic in Game 5 of their playoff series.
• Paolo Banchero also scored 45 points for the Magic, making them only the second pair of players in NBA playoff history to each score 45 or more points in the same game, highlighting a fierce offensive duel.
• Despite missing key player Franz Wagner due to a calf strain, the Magic kept the game close, with Banchero hitting six 3-pointers and scoring 18 points in the fourth quarter, but Orlando struggled with free throws, missing 14 attempts.
• The Pistons displayed renewed aggression and physicality, with strong contributions from Ausar Thompson, Jalen Duren, and Tobias Harris, reflecting the form that helped them secure the top seed in the Eastern Conference.
• Detroit now aims to force a Game 7 back in Orlando, with coach J.B. Bickerstaff emphasizing the team's resilience and belief that their season is still alive.