Pistons and Raptors survive while LA Lakers progress in NBA playoffs
Key takeaways
- Pistons mount astounding comeback against Magic, Lakers finally see off Houston, Raptors set up decider against Cavs.
- The Pistons’ come-from-behind win on Friday took their series with the Magic to a decisive Game 7, while the Toronto Raptors also set up a decider against Cleveland thanks to an overtime thriller triumph.
- Up 3-2 in the series against Detroit and seeking a close-out victory, the Magic had led by as many as 24 points before their shooting suddenly collapsed and the Pistons took full advantage.
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Pistons mount astounding comeback against Magic, Lakers finally see off Houston, Raptors set up decider against Cavs.
xwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogle Add Al Jazeera on Googleinfo Cade Cunningham of the Detroit Pistons drives to the basket during the game against the Orlando Magic on May 1, 2026 in Orlando, Florida, US [Fernando Medina/NBAE via Getty Images]By AFPPublished On 2 May 20262 May 2026The top-seeded Detroit Pistons recovered from the brink of elimination with an astounding comeback against Orlando, while the Los Angeles Lakers finally saw off Houston at the third time of asking in the NBA playoffs.
The Pistons’ come-from-behind win on Friday took their series with the Magic to a decisive Game 7, while the Toronto Raptors also set up a decider against Cleveland thanks to an overtime thriller triumph.