Pistons Advance to Second Round After Game 7 Victory Over Magic
The top-seeded Pistons defeated the Magic in Game 7, 115-92, completing a series comeback. This marks the franchise's first playoff series victory since 2006. The Pistons now advance to the second round.
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The Detroit Pistons defeated the Orlando Magic 115-92 in Game 7 on Sunday, completing their series comeback after trailing 3-1. Detroit secured their first playoff series win in 18 years, advancing to the second round.
Guard Cade Cunningham led the Pistons with 30 points on 11-of-19 shooting, adding 7 assists and 5 rebounds. Forward Bojan Bogdanovic contributed 22 points, hitting 4 three-pointers. Center Jalen Duren recorded a double-double with 18 points and 12 rebounds.
Orlando forward Paolo Banchero scored 28 points for the Magic, shooting 9-of-21 from the field. Franz Wagner added 17 points and 6 assists. The Magic concluded their season with the Game 7 loss.
The Pistons, as the top seed, will now face the winner of the Cavaliers-Knicks series in the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
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