Detroit Pistons, who completed the regular season in the NBA as the Eastern Conference leader, defeated Orlando Magic 116-94 and advanced to the quarter-finals. Despite falling behind 3-1 in the series, Detroit won three games in a row, bringing the series to 4-3 and advancing to the round for the first time in 18 years. The Pistons also became the 15th team in NBA history to come back from a 3-1 deficit and advance to the next round. In Detroit, Cade Cunningham stood out with 32 points, 1 rebound and 13 assists, while Tobias Harris contributed to the victory with 30 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists. In Orlando, Paolo Banchero’s performance of 38 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists was not enough.
LAST QUARTER FINALIST WAS CLEVELAND
Cleveland Cavaliers, who finished the regular season in 4th place in the Eastern Conference, defeated the Toronto Raptors 114-102 at home. Cleveland won the series 4-3 and faced Detroit Pistons in the quarter-finals. In Cleveland, Jarrett Allen played an important role in the victory with 22 points, 18 rebounds and 2 assists, Donovan Mitchell with 22 points, 3 rebounds and 1 assist, and James Harden with 18 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists. In Toronto, Scottie Barnes produced 24 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists, and RJ Barrett produced 23 points, 4 rebounds and 6 assists, but these performances could not prevent the defeat.
The teams that achieve 4 wins in the quarter-final matches will advance to the next round.
THE QUARTER FINAL MATCHINGS FOLLOWING THE DAY’S RESULTS ARE AS FOLLOWS:
San Antonio Spurs – Minnesota Timberwolves
New York Knicks – Philadelphia 76ers
Oklahoma City Thunder – Los Angeles Lakers
Detroit Pistons – Cleveland Cavaliers
