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The Detroit Pistons defeated the Orlando Magic 98-83 in a first-round Eastern Conference NBA playoff clash. After dropping the opening game, the Michigan-based squad managed to even the series at 1-1, fueled by a dominant third quarter, which they won 38-16. This victory allowed the Pistons to snap the longest home playoff losing streak in NBA history, a dismal run that began in 2008 and spanned 11 consecutive games.
Detroit's star player, Cade Cunningham, led his team with 27 points and 11 assists. Tobias Harris contributed a double-double with 16 points and 11 rebounds, while four other teammates also reached double-digit scoring.
For Orlando, Jalen Suggs was the top performer with 19 points. Paolo Banchero added 18 points and 8 assists, and Franz Wagner and Desmond Bane each scored 12 points.
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