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Detroit Pistons Overcome 24-Point Deficit To Force Game 7

The Detroit Pistons had a historic comeback victory over the Orlando Magic on Friday night, overcoming a 24-point deficit. It was a 93-79 win for the Pistons after the game looked all but over when they were down 60-38 at halftime.

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Detroit Pistons Capitalize On Historic Collapse To Beat Orlando Magic and Force a Game 7

If you turned off your television at halftime of Game 6, nobody would blame you. The Orlando Magic were throwing an absolute block party, up by 22 points, and the Detroit Pistons looked like a team ready to book their vacation flights to Cancun.

Cade Cunningham News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 2

Why Cade Cunningham was ‘confident’ Pistons would force Game 7

It looked like the end was near for the Detroit Pistons on Friday night in Game 6 of their first-round matchup against the Orlando Magic. Trouble came for the Pistons when they went down 3-1 in their matchup against the eighth-seeded Magic, as it would be hard for them to live down a first-round exit as the Eastern Conference’s top seed.

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Detroit forces game 7 with dominant second half

Well, that game took a turn, didn’t it? Full disclosure, this recap is coming so late because I had given up. It had been a tough work day, followed by an unwelcome call to a plumber, followed by an abysmal second quarter for the Detroit Pistons.

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Cade Cunningham gets ‘best’ props from Duncan Robinson after Game 6 win over Magic

The Detroit Pistons pulled off a historic 24-point comeback to defeat the Orlando Magic 93-79 in Game 6 of the first round. Cade Cunningham was very much the catalyst as he led with 32 points and 10 rebounds as the Pistons forced Game 7 in Detroit on Sunday.

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JB Bickerstaff reveals how Pistons orchestrated record-breaking comeback vs. Magic

JB Bickerstaff had high remarks for his Detroit Pistons squad following their historic comeback win over the Orlando Magic in Game 6 on Friday night. Orlando boasted momentum as they led 3-1 in the series before losing Game 5.

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Watch: Pistons force Game 7 with stunning comeback against Magic

The Detroit Pistons pulled off a stunning 24-point comeback against the Orlando Magic on Friday, securing a 93-79 win and forcing a Game 7. The first quarter was the closest battle as both squads put up solid efficiency numbers in the opening frame.

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NBA Announces Pistons History After Comeback Win Against Magic in Game 6

The Detroit Pistons forced a Game 7 on Friday after a 93-79 comeback win against the Orlando Magic. In the first half, it felt like the Pistons' season was going to end.

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Pistons pull off largest road comeback this century in Game 6 vs. Magic

The Detroit Pistons had their backs against the wall entering Game 6 on Friday night. A loss on the road to the Orlando Magic would have ended their season in disappointing fashion.

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Pistons escape 24-point hole vs. Magic, head home for Game 7

Cade Cunningham scored 32 points as the Detroit Pistons came back from a 24-point deficit to stun the host Orlando Magic 93-79 on Friday, forcing a decisive Game 7 in the Eastern Conference first-round playoff series.

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What Magic can learn from collapse in Game 6 vs. Pistons

One minute into the second half of Game 6, the Orlando Magic had a 24-point lead and were poised to eliminate the top-seeded Detroit Pistons. They proceeded to score the fewest points ever in an NBA playoff half in a 93-79 loss.

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Pistons force Game 7 with historic comeback vs. Magic

Just when it seemed as if the Detroit Pistons' season was about to be over, they mounted an epic comeback for the ages.

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Jalen Duren exits Game 6 vs. Magic with hand injury

The Detroit Pistons came into Game 6 against the Orlando Magic looking to stave off elimination and force a Game 7 at home. But more pressing concerns came in the third quarter of Game 6 as Pistons center Jalen Duren exited the game due to a hand injury.

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Tobias Harris weighs in on ‘Unc’ status with Pistons

The Detroit Pistons have assembled a solid core of young talent over the past couple of seasons, but a big reason for their recent success and potential success in the playoffs also stem from veteran players like Tobias Harris.

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Game 6 Could End Detroit’s Dream Season in Brutal Fashion

This is it. The Detroit Pistons went from one of the best stories in the NBA to one game away from a first-round exit. Meanwhile, the Orlando Magic are on the verge of slamming the door shut on Detroit’s season.

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Final Injury Report for Pistons-Magic Game 6: Will Franz Wagner, Tobias Harris Play?

The Orlando Magic are at home on Friday night as they host the Detroit Pistons in Game 6 of their first-round playoff series. Orlando enters Friday’s game with a 3-2 series lead after losing on the road in Detroit in Game 5 on Wednesday night.

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How the Detroit Pistons Can Fix Turnover Struggles Before Game 6

Down 3-2 in their first-round series, the Detroit Pistons face another win-or-go-home matchup against the Orlando Magic this time on the road in Game 6.

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The Pistons only have one clean path left in Orlando, win the possession battle again

Detroit did not save its season with shotmaking alone in Game 5 against Orlando. It saved it by finally looking like the team that earned the East’s top seed, stronger on the glass, cleaner with the ball and less willing to let Paolo Banchero script every possession.

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Why Charles Barkley Believes Detroit Pistons Will Force Game 7 Against Orlando Magic

After a historic game five where Cade Cunningham continues to etch his name into the Detroit Pistons record books, the Inside the NBA crew had many thoughts for this series going into game six.

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Cade Cunningham gets punished by the NBA after Game 5

Cade Cunningham was absolutely brilliant in Wednesday’s Game 5 but is now being reprimanded after the fact. The NBA announced on Thursday that they are giving the Detroit Pistons superstar point guard Cunningham a retroactive flagrant 1 foul.

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Pistons share troubling injury news ahead of Game 6 vs. Magic

In a series where Detroit is fighting for its life, having him sidelined could be extra hard on the team.

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Detroit Pistons Reportedly Targeting Two High-Impact Western Conference Stars

The Detroit Pistons finished the 2025-26 regular season at the top of the Eastern Conference standings. However, they have suffered a dramatic setback despite the availability of their star players, including Cade Cunningham.