Jamahl Mosley's Blunt Response to Magic's Humiliating Game 6 Loss
The Orlando Magic blew a 22-point halftime lead in Game 6 against the Detroit Pistons, losing 93-79 and forcing a Game 7. Head coach Jamahl Mosley acknowledged the painful collapse, calling the loss disappointing and embarrassing. The Magic must now travel to Detroit for a winner-take-all game without the momentum of closing out the series at home.
- ▪The Orlando Magic held a 60-38 halftime lead but scored only 19 points in the second half.
- ▪Cade Cunningham recorded 32 points, 10 rebounds, and three assists to lead the Pistons' comeback.
- ▪The Magic made just four of 37 shots in the second half against the Pistons' defense.
- ▪Jamahl Mosley described the loss as one that 'does suck' during his postgame press conference.
- ▪Pistons forward Duncan Robinson said the team's resilience came from pride and unity in the locker room.
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By Jordan SiglerShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.With a 60-38 halftime lead, the Orlando Magic appeared like they were about to take down the No. 1 seed Detroit Pistons in the first round on Friday night. More News: Only Two NFL Teams Still in the Mix for Aaron RodgersHowever, the Magic were held to 19 points in the second half, suffering a 93-79 defeat in Game 6 in front of 19,205 fans at Kia Center.
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