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By Joel Reyes
The Detroit Pistons inched closer to completing a stunning series comeback against the Orlando Magic, building a 60-49 halftime lead in Game 7 of their first-round showdown in the 2026 Eastern Conference Playoffs on Monday (PH time) at Little Caesars Arena.
Tobias Harris led the way for Detroit with 19 points. Cade Cunningham added 15 points for the Pistons, who are looking to become the 15th team in NBA history to successfully overcome a 1-3 deficit in a best-of-seven playoff series.
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The Pistons pulled away in the second quarter, outscoring the Magic 40-27 to turn a 20-22 deficit into a double-digit lead at the half.
Paolo Banchero scored a game-high 23 points for the Magic, who struggled without the injured Franz Wagner, who was sidelined with a calf issue.