The Orlando Magic had a golden opportunity to seal their series against the Detroit Pistons on Friday night, but instead, they authored one of the most stunning collapses in recent NBA Playoffs history. After building a commanding 22-point lead at halftime, the Magic seemed destined to advance—until the basketball gods had other plans.

Cade Cunningham erupted in the second half, rallying the Pistons to a 93-79 victory and forcing a decisive Game 7. But the story of the night was Orlando's historic offensive drought. The Magic went an astonishing 45 minutes between made field goals, missing 23 consecutive shots—the longest such streak by any playoff team this century.

The numbers are brutal: Orlando led by as many as 24 points in the first half, only to see Detroit claw back in the third quarter. From 8:46 PM ET to 9:31 PM ET, the Magic simply couldn't buy a basket. Over the final 24 minutes, the Pistons outscored them 55-19, flipping the game entirely.

For the Magic, this is a nightmare scenario. After taking a 3-1 series lead, they now head back to Detroit with all the momentum swinging the Pistons' way. In an 8 vs. 1 matchup that has already defied expectations, Orlando must deliver a near-perfect performance to keep their playoff hopes alive.

As the NBA Playoffs continue to deliver drama, the Magic's collapse serves as a stark reminder: in basketball, no lead is safe until the final buzzer sounds.