Pistons Finally Snap Home Playoff Losing Streak; Cunningham Leads Team to Tie Magic
Led by Cade Cunningham's 27 points, the Detroit Pistons defeated the Orlando Magic 98-83, snapping an 11-game home playoff losing streak dating back to 2008 and tying the series 1-1.
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Central News Agency
(Central News Agency reporter, Detroit, 22nd) In the NBA playoffs, the Detroit Pistons, despite being the top seed in the Eastern Conference, had suffered a prolonged losing streak at home. However, the Pistons finally cleared their name today under the leadership of Cade Cunningham, defeating the Orlando Magic 98-83 and tying the series at 1-1.
According to the Associated Press, Cade Cunningham tallied 27 points, 11 assists, and 6 rebounds in this game, actively leading the Pistons to fend off the 8th-seeded Magic. The Pistons had suffered 11 consecutive home playoff losses since 2008, but this embarrassing record ended today.
The game was evenly matched in the first half, but Detroit completely dominated the third quarter, pulling far ahead by outscoring the Magic 38-16 in that period. During the third quarter alone, six Pistons players scored 5 points or more.
Cunningham scored a playoff career-high 39 points in Game 1, but lacked sufficient offensive support from his teammates. Today, however, the All-Star guard received tremendous backing, with five teammates scoring in double figures.
The Pistons' Tobias Harris scored 16 points, while Jalen Duren and Ausar Thompson each added 11; Duncan Robinson and Isaiah Stewart contributed 10 points each. In particular, Robinson hit three crucial three-pointers, which was vital for a team struggling with poor perimeter shooting percentages.
For the Magic, Jalen Suggs contributed 19 points, and Paolo Banchero scored 18. Together, the duo shot only 14-of-35 from the field, and the team's overall shooting percentage dropped to a season-low 33%.
The Detroit Pistons have not advanced to the second round of the playoffs in 18 years, while the Orlando Magic have failed to reach the second round for 16 years. Game 3 of the series will be held in Orlando on the 25th. (Translator: Qu Xiangping) 1150423
(Central News Agency reporter, Detroit, 22nd) In the NBA playoffs, the Detroit Pistons, despite being the top seed in the Eastern Conference, had suffered a prolonged losing streak at home. However, the Pistons finally cleared their name today under the leadership of Cade Cunningham, defeating the Orlando Magic 98-83 and tying the series at 1-1.
According to the Associated Press, Cade Cunningham tallied 27 points, 11 assists, and 6 rebounds in this game, actively leading the Pistons to fend off the 8th-seeded Magic. The Pistons had suffered 11 consecutive home playoff losses since 2008, but this embarrassing record ended today.
The game was evenly matched in the first half, but Detroit completely dominated the third quarter, pulling far ahead by outscoring the Magic 38-16 in that period. During the third quarter alone, six Pistons players scored 5 points or more.
Cunningham scored a playoff career-high 39 points in Game 1, but lacked sufficient offensive support from his teammates. Today, however, the All-Star guard received tremendous backing, with five teammates scoring in double figures.
The Pistons' Tobias Harris scored 16 points, while Jalen Duren and Ausar Thompson each added 11; Duncan Robinson and Isaiah Stewart contributed 10 points each. In particular, Robinson hit three crucial three-pointers, which was vital for a team struggling with poor perimeter shooting percentages.
For the Magic, Jalen Suggs contributed 19 points, and Paolo Banchero scored 18. Together, the duo shot only 14-of-35 from the field, and the team's overall shooting percentage dropped to a season-low 33%.
The Detroit Pistons have not advanced to the second round of the playoffs in 18 years, while the Orlando Magic have failed to reach the second round for 16 years. Game 3 of the series will be held in Orlando on the 25th. (Translator: Qu Xiangping) 1150423