{"id":255217,"date":"2026-05-02T10:09:22","date_gmt":"2026-05-02T10:09:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/255217\/"},"modified":"2026-05-02T10:09:22","modified_gmt":"2026-05-02T10:09:22","slug":"orlando-magics-early-lead-vanishes-as-they-lose-to-the-pistons-93-79-in-game-6","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/255217\/","title":{"rendered":"Orlando Magic\u2019s early lead vanishes as they lose to the Pistons 93-79 in Game 6"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Orlando Magic<\/a> suffered a crushing loss to the Detroit Pistons<\/a> 93-79 in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Playoffs.<\/p>\n

The Magic got off to a hot start in the first half, including a 13-2 run in the second quarter, ending the first half up 22.<\/p>\n

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The Magic led by as many as 24 in the third quarter, before the Pistons went on a run of their own and outscored the Magic 24-11 in the third.<\/p>\n

The Magic struggled on offense in the second half, including 23 consecutive missed field goals, and went 1-20 in the entire fourth quarter.<\/p>\n

The Pistons outscored the Magic 55-10 in the second half.<\/p>\n

Paolo Banchero<\/a> and Desmond Bane<\/a> both finished with 17 points each.<\/p>\n

Cade Cunningham<\/a> finished with 32 points.<\/p>\n

Game 7 will air on WFTV on Sunday.<\/p>\n

Click here<\/a> to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. And click here<\/a> to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.<\/p>\n

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