Thunder take control as Pistons Level Series at NBA Playoffs
Wednesday night in the NBA playoffs saw two games, with one series now level and another starting to pull away.
The Detroit Pistons responded after their Game 1 loss, beating the Orlando Magic 98-83 to bring the series to 1-1. After a tough first half, Detroit took control in the third quarter with a 38-16 run that decided the game. Cade Cunningham led the way with 27 points and 11 assists, as the Pistons held Orlando to a season-low scoring night.
In the other game, the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Phoenix Suns 120-107 to go 2-0 up in the series. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander finished with 37 points and nine assists, leading a performance where Oklahoma City pulled away in the second half after a close opening.
The Pistons head into the next game with their series level, while the Thunder now have a 2-0 lead and control of their matchup.
