Imagine trying to explain this to a friend who doesn’t really watch the NBA.

The No. 8 seed Magic led the No. 1 Pistons 60-38 in a playoff elimination game at home with a 3-2 series lead.

On the brink of becoming the seventh No. 1 seed to lose to a No. 8 seed in NBA history, the Pistons mounted a furious, defensive-minded comeback, outscoring the Magic 55-19 in the second half in front of their home crowd.

Orlando, despite its 22-point halftime lead, lost the game 93-79.

Tobias Harris (12) drives to the basket while being guarded by Paolo Banchero (5) during Game 6 on May 01, 2026, in Orlando, Florida.…