Anatomy of a comeback: How did Pistons pull off miracle win?
How did the Pistons rally from a 24-point deficit? Here's details from beat reporter Coty Davis.
Orlando, Fla. — Duncan Robinson connected on a 3-point field goal at the 6:58 mark of the third quarter. His triple cut the Detroit Pistons' 22-point halftime deficit (60-38) in half.
The Pistons looked up at the Jumbotron at Kia Center and knew they had the Orlando Magic right where they wanted them. The 10-point deficit (54-44) was a target score the Pistons wanted by the middle of the third quarter. Their accomplishment gave them the confidence to believe they could complete a 24-point comeback to keep their season alive.
The results led to a 93-79 Game 6 victory over the Magic Friday night. The Pistons have now forced a Game 7 with the series tied at 3-3. They will host the decisive Game 7 on Sunday at 3:30 p.
m. at Little Caesars Arena. "It was all energy, heart, determination and grit — our willingness to fight," Daniss Jenkins told The Detroit News.