Pistons’ Nail-Biting Escape: How the Magic’s Shocking Collapse Changed the Playoff Game Forever
This was a pivotal night in the 2026 NBA playoffs.
The slate on Friday, May 1 saw three potential closeout games, which meant that three series could have ended tonight – or the same three series could continue with decisive Game 7s.
The Eastern Conference featured two games, with the No. 8 seed Orlando Magic seeking to knock out the top-seeded Detroit Pistons, while the No. 4 seed Cleveland Cavaliers looked end the season of the No. 5 seed Toronto Raptors. In the Western Conference, the Houston Rockets hosted the Los Angeles Lakers in a Game 6 showdown.



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