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Cade Cunningham Sends Confident Message After Detroitâs Game 7 Victory
TL;DR
The Detroit Pistons advanced after defeating the Orlando Magic 116-94 in Game 7, overcoming a 3-1 series deficit. Cade Cunningham expressed pride in the team's performance.
Key points
- Detroit Pistons advanced in playoffs
- Defeated Orlando Magic 116-94
- Came back from 3-1 series deficit
- Cade Cunningham expressed team pride
- Game played at Little Caesars Arena
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The Detroit Pistons didnât just advance Sunday night. They revealed exactly who they are.
After dismantling the Orlando Magic 116-94 in Game 7 at Little Caesars Arena, completing a stunning comeback from a 3-1 series deficit, the tone inside Detroitâs locker room wasnât just relief. It was pride.
And Cade Cunningham made it clear why.
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Cade Cunningham credits adversity for Detroit Pistons Game 7 win
For Cunningham, the road to this moment mattered just as much as the result.
âWe feel like weâve overcome a lot to get to where we are right now,â Cunningham said after the game. âWe bond over that in the room. We bond over being dawgs and working through any situation.â
That identity was tested early and often in the series.
The Pistons, the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference, found themselves down 3-1 against a physical Orlando team that refused to back down. Instead of unraveling, Detroit leaned into the challenge.
âBeing down has made us bond over that again and brought us tighter,â Cunningham added.
It showed on the floor.
Detroit Pistons Game 7 win powered by leadership and control
Cunningham didnât just talk about resilience. He embodied it.
The All-Star guard delivered a masterful performance in Game 7, finishing with 32 points and 12 assists while controlling every aspect of the game. He dictated pace, found teammates in rhythm, and attacked when the Pistons needed a bucket.
Q&A
What was the score of the Pistons vs. Magic Game 7?
The Pistons defeated the Magic 116-94 in Game 7.
How did the Pistons come back from a 3-1 series deficit?
The Pistons completed a stunning comeback by winning three consecutive games after being down 3-1 in the series.
What did Cade Cunningham say after the Game 7 victory?
Cade Cunningham conveyed a message of pride regarding the team's performance and resilience.
Where did the Pistons play their Game 7 against the Magic?
The Pistons played Game 7 at Little Caesars Arena.