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Cade Cunningham, Tobias Harris Join Pistons Great With Historic Playoff Feat

Cade Cunningham, Tobias Harris Join Pistons Great With Historic Playoff Feat

Summary

The Detroit Pistons came back from a 3-1 series deficit to beat the Orlando Magic 116-94 in Game 7 of the NBA Playoffs first round. Tobias Harris and Cade Cunningham both scored 30 or more points, joining a rare group of Pistons players who have done this in a playoff game.

Key Facts

  • The Pistons won Game 7 at home against the Orlando Magic to advance to the second round.
  • Tobias Harris scored 30 points with 11-of-18 shooting, including five three-pointers.
  • Cade Cunningham led the team with 32 points on 10-of-18 shooting.
  • It is only the third time in Pistons playoff history that two players each scored 30+ points in the same game.
  • The previous instances involved Hall of Famer Bob Lanier and his teammates in the 1970s.
  • Harris has scored 30 or more points 36 times in his career and has a career total of 16,440 points.
  • Cunningham is a young star, a two-time NBA All-Star, with over 6,000 career points and high assists averages.
  • The Pistons will face the winner of the Toronto Raptors vs. Cleveland Cavaliers series next.
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