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Pistons and Raptors survive while LA Lakers progress in NBA playoffs

Pistons and Raptors survive while LA Lakers progress in NBA playoffs

Summary

The Detroit Pistons and Toronto Raptors both forced a Game 7 in their NBA playoff series, while the Los Angeles Lakers won their series against the Houston Rockets to advance. The Pistons made a strong comeback against the Magic, and the Raptors won an overtime game against the Cavaliers.

Key Facts

  • The Detroit Pistons were close to elimination but came back to win 93-79 against the Orlando Magic.
  • The Magic missed 23 shots in a row, the longest streak in NBA playoff history.
  • The Pistons will play Game 7 at home against the Magic.
  • The Toronto Raptors beat the Cleveland Cavaliers in overtime to also force a Game 7, which will be played in Cleveland.
  • RJ Barrett scored the winning three-point shot for the Raptors in overtime.
  • The Los Angeles Lakers beat the Houston Rockets 98-78 to win their series 4-2.
  • LeBron James led the Lakers with 28 points, 8 assists, and 7 rebounds.
  • The Lakers will face the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference semifinals.
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