The Pistons delivered their biggest performance when it mattered most, defeating the Magic 116-94 in Game 7 on Sunday to close out the playoff series.
Detroit capped its comeback in emphatic fashion, turning the decisive game into a rout and securing the franchise’s first postseason series victory in 18 years.
A Long-Awaited Breakthrough
The result marked a significant milestone for the Pistons, who had not advanced in the playoffs for nearly two decades. With the 22-point victory, Detroit finished the series with authority and ended one of the league’s longest active droughts without a playoff series win.
For Orlando, the loss brought its postseason run to a close after reaching a winner-take-all Game 7. The Magic were unable to match Detroit’s pace and execution in the decisive matchup.