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Ex-MU player Cain throws down audacious dunk as Magic near NBA upset
TL;DR
Jamal Cain, former Marquette player, made a spectacular dunk in the Orlando Magic's 94-88 victory over the Detroit Pistons, giving the Magic a 3-1 series lead in the NBA playoffs. Cain contributed eight points in 24 minutes while defending Detroit's Cade Cunningham.
Key points
- Jamal Cain threw down a highlight dunk in the NBA playoffs
- Orlando Magic won 94-88 against Detroit Pistons
- Magic leads the series 3-1 over the top seed
- Cain scored eight points in 24 minutes
- Only four No. 8 seeds have beaten No. 1 seeds since 2003
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Ex-MU player Cain throws down audacious dunk as Magic near NBA upset
Jamal Cain, who spent four years playing basketball at Marquette University, generated one of the highlights of the NBA playoffs when he threw down an eye-opening dunk April 27 in the Orlando Magic's 94-88 win over visiting Detroit.
Cain finished with eight points in 24 minutes for Orlando but also drew a tough defensive assignment on Detroit star Cade Cunningham as the Magic, seeded eighth, took a 3-1 series lead over the top seed in the Eastern Conference.
No. 8 seeds have only beaten No. 1 seeds four times since the current playoff format was instituted in 2003, and local fans will remember the last one. The Miami Heat defeated the hobbled Milwaukee Bucks in 2023, en route to the NBA Finals, and Cain played 18 games for that Heat team in the regular season after getting his foot in the door with an Exhibit 10 contract.
The 76ers defeated the Bulls in 2012, the Grizzlies got the best of the Spurs in 2011 and the Warriors shocked the Mavericks in 2007. The in 1999, led by Milwaukee native Latrell Sprewell, upset the Heat in a best-of-five format en route to their own Finals appearance, and the beat the Sonics in five games in 1994.
Q&A
What was Jamal Cain's performance in the NBA playoffs against Detroit?
Jamal Cain scored eight points in 24 minutes and made a notable dunk while defending Cade Cunningham.
How significant is the Magic's 3-1 series lead over the top-seeded Pistons?
The Magic's 3-1 lead is significant as only four No. 8 seeds have defeated No. 1 seeds since the current playoff format began in 2003.
What is Jamal Cain's background before joining the Orlando Magic?
Jamal Cain played four years at Marquette University and had a brief stint with the Miami Heat before joining the Orlando Magic.
