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Magic Collapse as Pistons Stave Off Elimination

Published May 2, 2026 · Updated May 2, 2026 · Yahoo Sport

The Orlando Magic's historic 24-point third-quarter lead evaporated in stunning fashion, as they missed 23 consecutive shots while the Detroit Pistons mounted the largest road comeback in franchise history to force a Game 7.

Orlando appeared poised to end their 16-year playoff series drought, taking a 62-38 lead just 49 seconds into the third quarter on a Desmond Bane reverse layup. However, the Magic collapsed after leading 70-54 with 4:14 left in the period, missing their next 23 field goal attempts – the most by any playoff team this century. sweetbonanza-app.com

The Pistons orchestrated the largest comeback by a road team facing elimination since the 1996-97 season, outscoring Orlando 55-19 in the second half. Detroit's 31-8 fourth-quarter surge secured a 93-79 victory and forced Game 7. "You got to wash it," Magic coach Jamahl Mosley said. "You got to learn from it. You got to go get Game 7. You got to do it the hard way."

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