Epic comeback: Pistons rally from 24-point deficit to force Game 7
The top-seed Pistons stayed alive with a comeback win over the Magic in Game 6 Friday.
Orlando, Fla. — Desmond Bane scored on an up-and-under layup to open the third quarter. His basket gave the Orlando Magic a 24-point lead (62-38).
At the time, it appeared the Magic were on the trajectory of a blowout victory, but the Detroit Pistons refused to surrender. They picked up their production on both ends to open the third quarter. On the defensive end, they held Orlando to 1-of-8 shooting.
On the offensive end, the Pistons capitalized on their defensive stops with a 16-4 run through the first six minutes of the second half. The momentum Detroit established in its second-half rally was enough for the Pistons to come within two points (72-70) with eight minutes left in the fourth quarter. Tobias Harris gave the Pistons a 74-72 lead after connecting on a pair of foul shots.
It became a lead the Pistons did not relinquish. As a result, for the second consecutive game, the Pistons have staved off elimination. This time, it came during the 93-79 Game 6 win on Friday night inside Kia Center.