Pistons storm back from 22 down to force Game 7 vs Magic

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By Rafael Bandayrel

The Detroit Pistons forced a winner-take-all Game 7 after a stunning 93-79 comeback victory over the Orlando Magic in Game 6 of their first-round playoff series on Saturday (PH time).

Orlando looked poised to close out the series early, storming to a 60-38 halftime lead behind a sharp offensive showing.

But Detroit flipped the game on its head in the second half, unleashing a jaw-dropping 26-1 run to take control midway through the fourth quarter.

The Magic’s offense completely unraveled during the stretch, missing 19 straight shots and allowing the Pistons to seize momentum. Paolo Banchero finally snapped the drought at the free throw line, but by then, Detroit had taken firm control.

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Cade Cunningham delivered in the clutch, knocking down a crucial three to extend the lead before adding free throws to push the margin to double digits. Duncan Robinson then buried another triple to cap the surge and give Detroit its largest lead of the night.

Cunningham finished with 32 points and 10 rebounds, while Tobias Harris added 22 points and 10 boards.