Pistons Erase 24‑Point Deficit as Magic Miss 23 Straight Shots

*TL;DR: Detroit overcame a 24‑point hole to win 93‑79, capping the night with Orlando’s worst‑ever quarter shooting—1‑of‑20 (5%) and a playoff‑record 23 straight misses.*

Context Game 6 of the Eastern Conference first round saw the No. 8 seed Magic trailing the No. 1 seed Pistons on the road. With the series hanging on the line, Detroit needed a comeback; Orlando needed a spark that never came.

Key Facts - At the 25‑minute mark the Magic led 62‑38. Detroit responded with a 55‑17 surge over the final 23 minutes, outscoring Orlando 31‑8 in the fourth quarter. - Orlando’s shooting in the final period was 1‑of‑20, a 5% field‑goal percentage that ranks as the lowest in any quarter of the past 20,238 NBA games. - The Magic missed 23 straight field‑goal attempts, the most consecutive misses in a playoff game since the NBA began detailed play‑by‑play tracking in 1996‑97. Thirteen of those misses were three‑pointers. - Detroit’s defense forced the drought while outrebounding Orlando 35‑17 in the second half. The Pistons shot 40% overall after halftime. - Cade Cunningham led Detroit with seven second‑half field goals and finished with 24 points, outscoring the Magic’s entire second‑half output of 19. - Cunningham summed up the team’s mindset: “We weren’t going to lay down, for anything.” - Coach J.B. Bickerstaff praised the effort as a testament to the Pistons’ built‑up spirit and resilience.

What It Means The comeback forces a decisive Game 7, giving Detroit a chance to close the series on home court. Orlando’s shooting collapse highlights a vulnerability that could dictate its postseason fate; breaking the 23‑miss streak will be essential to stay competitive. Watch how Detroit’s defense and rebounding translate into the final showdown, and whether the Magic can reset their offense before the series finale.