11 articles · Updated · Detroit Free Press · May 1
Detroit hosts Sunday’s decider at Little Caesars Arena after a 93-79 Game 6 win in Orlando, overturning a 24-point first-half deficit to level the first-round series 3-3.
The winner advances to the Eastern Conference semi-finals against Cleveland or Toronto, who also play Game 7 on Sunday.
Detroit, the No. 1 seed, is trying to avoid a rare first-round exit to a No. 8 seed, while Orlando seeks one of the NBA’s uncommon 3-1 comeback series wins.
Will the Magic's defense and lack of pressure as underdogs be enough to overcome their injuries and pull off a rare 8-over-1 upset?
With history and pressure mounting, can Cade Cunningham carry the Pistons to avoid a shocking 1-seed collapse against the Magic?