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The Detroit Pistons staged a remarkable comeback to defeat the Orlando Magic 93-79 in Game 6, overcoming a 22-point halftime deficit. The victory ties the series at 3-3, setting up a decisive Game 7.
For 24 minutes, the Detroit Pistons looked like a team headed for an early summer.
For the final 24, they looked like a team nobody in the Eastern Conference wants to see in a Game 7.
Trailing by 22 at halftime, Detroit delivered one of the most dramatic turnarounds of the postseason, outscoring the Orlando Magic 55-19 in the second half to pull away for a 93-79 win in Game 6 on the road. The victory evens the series at 3-3 and sends it back to Little Caesars Arena for a winner-take-all Game 7 on Sunday.
Detroit Pistons Game 6 comeback
The Pistons didnât just chip away at the lead, they erased it with authority.
After giving up 60 points in the first half, Detroit locked in defensively, holding Orlando to just 19 points over the final two quarters. The fourth quarter, in particular, was suffocating. The Magic managed just eight points, many of them coming after the outcome had already tilted.
It wasnât just effort. It was execution. Rotations tightened. Closeouts were sharper. Passing lanes disappeared.
As he has all series, Cade Cunningham set the tone.
The All-Star guard finished with 32 points and 10 rebounds, dictating tempo and getting to his spots when Detroit needed it most. He was aggressive early in the third quarter, helping spark the run that flipped the game, and composed late as the Pistons closed it out.
Detroitâs supporting cast followed suit.
The Pistons outscored the Magic 55-19 in the second half, turning a 22-point halftime deficit into a 14-point victory.
The win evens the playoff series at 3-3, forcing a winner-take-all Game 7 at Little Caesars Arena.
Game 7 is scheduled for Sunday at Little Caesars Arena.
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The Pistons didnât rely on one run. They stacked stops, turned defense into offense, and kept pushing.
On the other side, Orlando unraveled.
Paolo Banchero struggled to find rhythm, finishing 4-of-20 from the field. Jalen Suggs and the rest of the backcourt couldnât generate consistent offense against Detroitâs pressure.
What looked like a comfortable closeout opportunity quickly turned into a missed chance.
Now, it comes down to one.
Game 7. Detroit. Sunday.
The Pistons return home with momentum and belief. The Magic will have to regroup quickly after a collapse that will be hard to shake.
For Detroit, the formula is clear â defend, run, and let Cunningham control the moment.
Theyâve already proven they can flip a game.
Now theyâll try to finish the series.