The Detroit Pistons bounced back strongly to defeat the Orlando Magic 98-83 and level their playoff series 1-1.
Cade Cunningham starred with 27 points and 11 assists, while Tobias Harris contributed a double-double. Detroit’s defensive intensity proved decisive, with seven blocks in the first quarter setting the tone. After a tight first half, the Pistons took control with a dominant 38-16 third quarter. Jalen Suggs and Paolo Banchero led Orlando’s scoring, but the Magic were restricted to their lowest total of the season.
The series now shifts to Orlando for crucial games three and four.