Apr 29, 2026, saw the Detroit Pistons defeat the Orlando Magic 116-109 in Game 5 of the NBA Playoffs, led by Cade Cunningham’s record-breaking 45 points. Despite losing Franz Wagner to injury, Orlando’s Paolo Banchero matched Cunningham with 45 points, but it wasn’t enough. Detroit capitalized on early rebounds and maintained a lead, with contributions from Tobias Harris and Ausar Thompson, who had a standout defensive performance. The series now stands at 3-2, setting up a critical Game 6 in Orlando.
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