Pistons rally from 24 down to beat Magic 93-79 and force Game 7 after Orlando goes ice-cold
The Detroit Pistons overcame a 24-point deficit to defeat the Orlando Magic 93-79 in Game 6, forcing a decisive Game 7 in their Eastern Conference series. Cade Cunningham led the Pistons with 32 points, while Orlando collapsed after a strong first half, missing 23 straight field goals. The Magic became the first team since 1996-97 to lose at home after leading by at least 24 points in a potential series-clinching game.
- ▪Cade Cunningham scored 32 points to lead the top-seeded Detroit Pistons to a 93-79 win over the Orlando Magic.
- ▪The Pistons erased a 24-point deficit, outscoring the Magic 35-5 in a decisive stretch after trailing 62-38 in the third quarter.
- ▪Orlando missed 23 consecutive field goals, becoming the first team since 1996-97 to lose at home after leading by at least 24 points in a closeout game.
- ▪Tobias Harris added 22 points for Detroit, which will host Game 7 on Sunday.
- ▪Paolo Banchero and Desmond Bane each scored 17 points for the Magic, who are now 0-2 in closeout opportunities this series.
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