NBA playoffs winners and losers: Pistons survive after Magic collapse
3 sources covered this · see comparison → ⚠ Right-onlyThe Detroit Pistons advanced in the 2026 NBA playoffs after overcoming a deficit to defeat the Orlando Magic, who suffered a late-game collapse. The Cleveland Cavaliers also secured a win, closing out the Toronto Raptors in their series. In the Western Conference, the Houston Rockets defeated the Los Angeles Lakers in a Game 6 showdown.
- ▪The Detroit Pistons survived a closeout attempt by the Orlando Magic, winning after an improbable comeback.
- ▪The Orlando Magic experienced a significant late-game collapse, failing to close out the top-seeded Pistons.
- ▪The Cleveland Cavaliers advanced by defeating the Toronto Raptors in their playoff series.
- ▪The Houston Rockets beat the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 6 of their Western Conference matchup.
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