Detroit Pistons rout Orlando Magic 116-94 in Game 7 to become 15th team in NBA history to comeback from 3-1 series deficit
- Chas Post
- May 3
- 2 min read
Updated: May 6
The Detroit Pistons routed the Orlando Magic 116-94 in Game 7 at Little Caesars Arena on Sunday to become the 15th team in NBA history to comeback from a 3-1 series deficit and secure a berth in the second round for the first time since 2008.
Cade Cunningham powered the Pistons with 32 points and 12 assists, becoming the first player in franchise history to score 30+ points in three straight playoff games and joining Isiah Thomas as the only player with 20+ points and 10+ assists in a Game 7.
Tobias Harris compiled 30 points and nine rebonds, while Jalen Duren added 15 points and 15 rebounds. Following a back and forth first quarter, the Pistons outscored the Magic 40-27 in the second quarter and eventually cruised to a series-clinching victory.
“They pushed us to the limit but we handled business," Cunningham told the media after helping the Pistons advance to the second round for the first time in nearly two decades. Now, Detroit will move onto face the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 1 on Tuesday.
Pistons stats leaders
Cade Cunningham: 32 points, 12 assists, 2 blocks
Tobias Harris: 30 points, 9 rebounds, 3 steals
Daniss Jenkins: 16 points, 5 assists
Jalen Duren: 15 points, 15 rebounds
Duncan Robinson: 10 points, 6 rebounds
Magic stats leaders
Paolo Banchero: 38 points, 9 rebounds, 6 assists
Wendell Carter Jr: 13 points, 5 rebounds
Desmond Bane: 16 points, 3 assists, 2 steals
Anthony Black: 11 points, 5 steals
Jalen Suggs: 6 points, 4 assists, 4 rebounds
First round recap
Game 1: Magic 112-101
Game 2: Pistons 98-83
Game 3: Magic 113-105
Game 4: Magic 94-88
Game 5: Pistons 116-109
Game 6: Pistons 93-79
Game 7: Pistons 116-94
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