DETROIT — The Detroit Pistons secured their first playoff series victory in 18 years with a decisive 116-94 win over the Orlando Magic in Game 7 on Sunday. Cade Cunningham led the charge with 32 points and 12 assists, while Tobias Harris contributed 30 points to help the Pistons complete a comeback from a 3-1 series deficit.

Detroit’s last postseason series win came in 2008 when they defeated Orlando in the Eastern Conference semifinals. This victory extends the team’s playoff run as they advance to face the Cleveland Cavaliers, who also survived a Game 7 on Sunday by edging the Toronto Raptors.

The opening game of the Eastern Conference semifinals is scheduled for Tuesday at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.

Cunningham reflected on the team’s resilience after being pushed to the brink. “It made us really reflect on how we were playing, what got us to this position and what made us win as many games as we won in the regular season,” he said. “And it got us back to playing the basketball that we knew we were capable of.”

The Pistons became the 15th franchise in NBA history to overturn a 3-1 series deficit and the second in as many nights, following the Philadelphia 76ers’ similar comeback against the Boston Celtics.

Pistons head coach J.B. Bickerstaff emphasized the group’s belief in their ability to overcome adversity. “That’s the amount of belief that we have in this group,” Bickerstaff said. “No matter the circumstances, no matter the situation, I like our chances to fight our way back.”