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Cade Cunningham drops 45 as Pistons beat Magic to stay alive in tense playoff series

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Published on 30 April 2026
Cade Cunningham drops 45 as Pistons beat Magic to stay alive in tense playoff series

A 45 point record changes the series momentum

Cade Cunningham erupted for a playoff-record 45 points as the top-seeded Detroit Pistons beat the Orlando Magic 116-109, cutting the series deficit to 3-2. Jalen Duren’s early impact helped set the tone. Detroit now needs to win consecutive games to advance, while Orlando looks to force the deciding moment at home.

  • Cade Cunningham scored a playoff-record 45 points
  • Pistons beat Magic 116-109 to cut series deficit to 3-2
  • Detroit aims for consecutive wins to advance
  • Orlando will try to close the series at home
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