Cade Cunningham led the Detroit Pistons to a crucial 116-109 victory over the Orlando Magic, scoring a franchise playoff-record 45 points in Game 5 to stave off elimination. The Pistons, now trailing 3-2 in the series, aim to win their first road game on Friday to force a decisive Game 7. Orlando’s Paolo Banchero also scored 45 points but struggled with free throws, missing 7 of 12 attempts. Pistons coach J.B. Bickerstaff praised Cunningham’s clutch performance, hoping for a comeback similar to Detroit’s historic 2003 series against Orlando.
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