The Detroit Pistons won Game 7 against the Orlando Magic 116-94 on Sunday to secure their first NBA playoff series victory in 18 years [1]. The Pistons came back from a 3-1 series deficit, becoming only the 15th team in NBA history to do so [1].
Cade Cunningham led Detroit with 32 points and 12 assists, while Tobias Harris added 30 points to power the Pistons' offense [1]. Paolo Banchero scored a game-high 38 points for Orlando, but his efforts fell short as Detroit pulled away [1].
The Pistons will now face the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference semi-finals. Cleveland also advanced on Sunday evening with their own Game 7 victory over the Toronto Raptors [1].
Detroit’s win marks a major milestone for a franchise that had not won a playoff series since 2008. Their ability to rally from a 3-1 deficit showcased resilience and marked a critical step in the team’s playoff journey this season [1].
