Cade Cunningham produced the defining performance of Detroit’s postseason, scoring a franchise playoff-record 45 points to lead the Pistons past the Orlando Magic and keep their season alive.
With Detroit facing elimination, Cunningham carried the offense and delivered in the closing moments. His step-back jumper with 32 seconds remaining gave the Pistons a critical basket as they held off the Magic in a win-or-go-home situation.
Cunningham Sets Detroit Playoff Mark
The 45-point outing marked the highest-scoring playoff game in Pistons franchise history, adding another major milestone to Cunningham’s rise as Detroit’s lead option. In a game defined by urgency, his scoring carried the Pistons through key stretches and gave them the late-game answer they needed.
The victory allows Detroit to extend its playoff run and avoid elimination, while Orlando missed a chance to close out the series. The Pistons now remain alive behind Cunningham’s record-setting performance.