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Magic expose historically bad Pistons led by Cade Cunningham to get 3-1 lead
TL;DR
The Orlando Magic took a 3-1 lead over the Detroit Pistons in the NBA Playoffs, exposing the Pistons' struggles. Cade Cunningham and Jalen Duren couldn't prevent the loss, which marked the Pistons as the third 60-win team to trail 3-1 in playoff history.
Key points
- Orlando Magic lead Detroit Pistons 3-1 in NBA Playoffs
- Pistons committed 20 turnovers and 29 fouls in Game 4
- Cade Cunningham and Jalen Duren struggled offensively
- Pistons are third 60-win team to trail 3-1 in playoffs
- Desmond Bane was the standout player for the Magic
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Historically bad might be the most accurate descriptor the Detroit Pistons' Game 4 loss to the Orlando Magic. Both teams could not knock down more than 10 three-pointers while one of them had 20 turnovers and committed 29 fouls. Desmond Bane was, unexpectedly, the star of this NBA Playoffs bout while Cade Cunningham and Jalen Duren could not do much to prevent their team going down 3-1.
Bane, Magic expose Pistons to get 3-1 NBA Playoffs lead
The Pistons are now the third 60-win team to trail 3-1 in NBA Playoffs history, per ESPN Insights. They join the 2007 Dallas Mavericks and 2011 San Antonio Spurs as the only squads to have ever gone through this agony. The good news for Coach JB Bickerstaff? Both the Mavericks and Spurs won Game 5. The bad news? Those two teams got eliminated in six times games too.
Q&A
Why are the Pistons considered historically bad after their Game 4 loss?
The Pistons' Game 4 loss featured 20 turnovers and 29 fouls, contributing to their historically poor performance.
What does the Pistons' 3-1 playoff deficit mean in NBA history?
The Pistons are now the third 60-win team to trail 3-1 in NBA Playoffs history, joining the 2007 Mavericks and 2011 Spurs.
How did Desmond Bane perform in the game against the Pistons?
Desmond Bane was the standout player, scoring significantly and helping the Magic capitalize on the Pistons' mistakes.
What can the Pistons learn from the 2007 Mavericks and 2011 Spurs?
Both teams, despite trailing 3-1, won Game 5 but were ultimately eliminated in six games, suggesting a tough road ahead for the Pistons.
