According to multiple reports, the Detroit Pistons became the 15th team in NBA history to rally from a 3-1 series deficit. The Philadelphia 76ers had also come back from 3-1 down against the Boston Celtics two days earlier. Cade Cunningham, speaking after the game, said: "We had a great regular season, we built a lot of momentum going into these play-offs.
To lose in the first round would have really stung. " During the game, Pistons fans chanted "Angel Reese" at Orlando's Wendell Carter Jr while he shot free throws, according to multiple reports. Carter and Reese have been romantically linked since last May, and Reese previously dated Pistons center Jalen Duren.
We had a great regular season, we built a lot of momentum going into these play-offs. To lose in the first round would have really stung. To come back from 3-1, odds against us, and to come back and win it at home - it feels good.
Reese had shared a highlight on Instagram of Carter dunking on Duren. On the court, Jalen Duren recorded 15 points, 15 rebounds, and 3 assists. Wendell Carter Jr had 13 points and 5 rebounds with a defensive rating of -27.
Cade Cunningham led the Pistons with 32 points and 12 assists, while Tobias Harris scored 30 points. The Pistons will face the Cleveland Cavaliers in the second round.