Epic comeback: Pistons rally from 24-point deficit to force Game 7
The Detroit Pistons rallied from a 24-point deficit to defeat the Orlando Magic 93-79 in Game 6, forcing a decisive Game 7 in their playoff series. Cade Cunningham led the comeback with 32 points, including 24 in the second half, while the Pistons' defense held the Magic to 4-of-37 shooting after halftime. The series is now tied 3-3 after the Pistons avoided elimination for the second consecutive game.
- ▪The Pistons overcame a 24-point deficit to win Game 6 against the Orlando Magic 93-79.
- ▪Cade Cunningham scored 32 points, with 24 coming in the second half, and added 10 rebounds and four steals.
- ▪Detroit's defense limited Orlando to 4-of-37 shooting in the second half and 1-of-20 in the fourth quarter.
- ▪Tobias Harris contributed 22 points and nine rebounds in the victory.
- ▪The series is now tied 3-3, with Game 7 to determine who advances.
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