The Orlando Magic suffered a historic collapse, scoring only 19 points in the second half after leading by 24 points. This loss came against the Detroit Pistons in Game 6 of the NBA playoffs, resulting in a tied series at 3-3.
The game took place at the Kia Center in Orlando on May 1, 2026. The Magic had controlled the match until they faltered dramatically. They scored just 19 points in the second half, marking the lowest total in NBA playoff history.
Cade Cunningham led the Pistons with 19 points in that same half, contributing significantly to his team’s comeback. Jamahl Mosley, head coach of the Magic, expressed disappointment: “This does suck. You know, you have a 24-point lead, and we let it go.” Desmond Bane echoed similar sentiments regarding their performance.
The series now heads to a decisive Game 7 on May 3, 2026, at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. The Pistons are currently favored to win by 9.5 points.
This marks another missed opportunity for the Magic, who have not won a playoff series since 2010. They squandered two chances to close out this series after leading it 3-1.
The pressure will be on both teams as they prepare for this critical matchup. Observers anticipate an intense battle as each side aims for victory and advancement in the playoffs.
