Detroit Pistons Crush Orlando Magic 116-108 in Game 7, Advance to NBA Playoffs 2026

The Detroit Pistons secured a decisive 116-108 victory over the Orlando Magic in a high-stakes Game 7 to advance to the NBA Playoffs 2026.

Pistons celebrate historic comeback The Detroit Pistons secured their spot in the second round of the NBA playoffs by dominating the Orlando Magic 116-94 in a decisive Game 7 on Sunday. Moments before the final buzzer, the Pistons shared a playful image of their mascot, Hopper, waving a magic wand to spell out the letter 'W.' The animated clip featured shimmering pixie dust that completed the words 'Round 2.' This victory marked Detroit's first playoff series win since 2008, a feat they also accomplished in 2003 against the same opponent, a detail they proudly highlighted after the game. ## Mocking tone follows series victory In a lighthearted jab at their rivals, the Pistons displayed four playing cards featuring the word 'dub,' symbolizing their four wins over Orlando. The accompanying caption read, 'No magic in this deck.' The players also shared a celebratory social media post with the emoji 'ᵣₒᵤₙd ₂ ∴｡ ･ﾟ*｡. ･ *ﾟ ･ ﾟ* ･｡ *･｡ *.｡｡･ °*. ﾟ｡ °*. ･ﾟ' alongside a link to the game highlights. ## Standout performances drive Pistons Cade Cunningham led Detroit with 32 points and 12 assists, while Tobias Harris contributed 40 points, nine rebounds, and three steals. The Pistons' 22-point win in Game 7 set a franchise record for their largest margin of victory in a winner-take-all playoff game. ## Bancheros late heroics fall short Paolo Banchero was the top scorer for Orlando with 38 points, nine rebounds, and six assists. Notably, Banchero had also scored 38 points in a Game 7 loss in 2024, making him the only player in NBA history to lose multiple winner-take-all games by double digits while scoring at least 35 points. ## Next challenge awaits Pistons With this series win, the Pistons will now face the victor of the Cleveland Cavaliers versus Toronto Raptors matchup in the second round of the playoffs.