Cunningham's 32 points saved the Pistons from a 93-79 defeat to the Magic.
2026-05-02 14:18
May 2nd - The Pistons defeated the Magic 93-79. Cunningham contributed 32 points, 10 rebounds, and 3 assists, while Harris added 22 points and 10 rebounds. For the Magic, Bane had 7 points, 3 rebounds, and 1 assist, while Ben Clint Bancharo had 17 points, 10 rebounds, and 6 assists.
In the first quarter, Bankel scored first with free throws, and Duren scored repeatedly in the paint to help the Pistons establish a lead. Bane and Kane hit consecutive three-pointers, and the Magic quickly responded and gained the advantage. At the end of the first quarter, the Pistons led 26-25. In the second quarter, the Magic fired on both ends of the court. Bitadze also continued to score in the paint, quickly widening the gap to more than 20 points. At halftime, the Magic led 60-38.
After switching sides, the Pistons relied on Cunningham's consecutive drives to the basket, while Robinson hit several crucial three-pointers to help the team narrow the gap. The Magic only scored 11 points in the second quarter. At the end of the third quarter, the Magic led 71-62 . In the final quarter, Cunningham scored 10 points in a short period, leading the Pistons to quickly tie and then take the lead. Harris and Robinson continued to provide support, and ultimately, the Pistons defeated the Magic 93-79 .
Pistons player statistics
Cunningham 32 points, 10 rebounds, 3 assists; Harris 22 points, 10 rebounds; Robinson 14 points , 5 rebounds , 3 assists; Duren 8 points , 9 rebounds, 1 assist; Jenkins 7 points , 1 rebound , 3 assists; Reed 6 points, 6 rebounds; Thompson 4 points , 10 rebounds , 6 assists; Green 1 rebound
Magic player statistics
Bain had 17 points, 3 rebounds , and 1 assist; Benjamin Bankel had 17 points, 10 rebounds , and 6 assists; Silva had 10 points and 6 rebounds ; Carter had 9 points and 2 assists; Black had 8 points , 3 rebounds , and 1 assist; Saga had 7 points , 7 rebounds, and 7 assists; Bitadze had 6 points , 4 rebounds , and 1 assist; Kane had 3 points , 4 rebounds, and 2 assists; Carter had 2 points and 1 rebound .
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