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Cade Cunningham’s 45 points keep Pistons alive

Cade Cunningham, returning from a collapsed lung, scored a playoff‑record 45 points to lead the Pistons to a 116‑109 win over the Orlando Magic, keeping the series at 3‑2.

Cunningham’s 45 points, including a late triple, carried Detroit to a 116‑109 victory, setting the series at 3‑2 and keeping the playoff run alive. The Pistons dominated early, led by 12‑point advantage in the first quarter, and never looked back despite a strong finish from Orlando. noplasticplease.life