Detroit Pistons complete historic 24-point comeback to force Game 7 as Magic go ice cold
By Brandon Carr
Published on May 2, 2026.
The Detroit Pistons defeated the Orlando Magic 93-79, marking their largest deficit in franchise history. The Pistons outscored Orlando 55-19 in the second half, forcing the Magic to miss 23 consecutive field goals, including 14 straight from the three-point line. Cade Cunningham led the scoring with 32 points and 10 rebounds, with 19 points coming in the fourth quarter. The victory marks the second time in NBA history that a team trailing 3-1 in a best-of-seven series has forced a Game 7.
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