Orlando Magic‘s collapse from a 24-point lead ended in a 93–79 loss to the Detroit Pistons in Game 6 at Amway Centre, tying the NBA playoff series 3–3.
Detroit outscored Orlando 55–19 after halftime, according to the source account, turning a likely Magic series win into a deciding Game 7 in Detroit.
The Magic made just 3 of 31 field goal attempts in the second half and missed 23 straight shots during the collapse.
DETROIT ERASES A 24-POINT DEFICIT ON THE ROAD TO WIN GAME 6 AND FORCE GAME 7 🚨
LARGEST ROAD COMEBACK IN A POSTSEASON ELIMINATION GAME IN THE PLAY-BY-PLAY ERA! pic.twitter.com/tzhsjasTwq
— NBA (@NBA) May 2, 2026Orlando had entered Game 6 leading the series 3–2 and playing at home, with a chance to advance to the Conference Semifinals.
Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner were unable to halt the Magic’s offensive breakdown as Detroit gained control late.
The Orlando Magic missed 23 SHOTS IN A ROW and blew a 24-point lead 😭 pic.twitter.com/Zap1CgB8GN
— BrickCenter (@BrickCenter_) May 2, 2026Cade Cunningham and Jalen Duren helped lead the Pistons’ comeback, keeping Detroit alive after the series had appeared close to ending.
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The result sent the series back to Detroit for Game 7, where the Pistons will try to complete the upset after one of the largest playoff comebacks cited in the source account.
