Detroit Pistons struggling to overcome self-inflicted playoff errors
The Detroit Pistons have rarely looked like their regular-season selves in losing 2 of 3 playoff games to the Orlando Magic in the first round.
ORLANDO – The Detroit Pistons can’t get out of their own way. The self-inflicted mistakes piled up in their 113-105 loss to the Orlando Magic in Game 3 on Saturday, April 25. Too many turnovers and fouls.
Not enough offensive rebounds and second efforts. And an overall lack of urgency against a Magic team that, despite being an 8-seed, is proving to be talented enough to upset the top-seeded Pistons. Now facing a 2-1 series deficit after dropping Game 1 last week, it’s clear the Pistons are dealing with more than just rust.
They’re disconnected, discombobulated and have yet to resemble a team coming off of a 60-win season, save for a couple of spurts. SHAWN WINDSOR: Pistons have no one to blame but themselves for digging this hole Cade Cunningham, who had nine of their 24 turnovers and struggled to hit shots until the fourth quarter, took responsibility for the loss. But they need more from everyone, including All-Star center Jalen Duren.
“Me, I’ll start with me,” Cunningham, who finished with 27 points on 34. 8% shooting and nine assists, said in a quiet locker room after the game. “I have the ball most of the time, so just being sharp with the ball.
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