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Jalen Duren had 3 straight dunks off passes from Cade Cunningham late in fourth quarter to break a tie, Detroit Pistons take Game 1 over Cavaliers.
With the win, Detroit secured its fourth straight postseason victory to take a 1-0 lead in the second-round playoff series. The Pistons also snapped a 12-game postseason losing streak to the rival Cavaliers. Those losses date back to 2007, and all arrived courtesy of LeBron James-led teams.
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Waiting outside of Little Caesars Arena for 2.5 hours before game time, lifelong fans Kendra Robinson, 52, and her husband James Robinson, 48, of Detroit, said they have been waiting for a season like this for years and this could be the year the team wins the championship. Kendra Robinson said she feels “grateful and blessed” to be a Pistons fan.
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Game summary of the Orlando Magic vs. Detroit Pistons NBA game, final score 113-105, from April 25, 2026 on ESPN.