In a dramatic night of NBA playoff action, the Detroit Pistons staged an incredible comeback to eliminate the Orlando Magic, while the Toronto Raptors forced a decisive Game 7 against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Los Angeles Lakers also secured their spot in the next round after a hard-fought victory over the Houston Rockets.
- Pistons vs. Magic: Down by 18 points in the third quarter, the Pistons rallied behind a 40-point performance from their star guard to stun the Magic 112-104. Detroit's defense clamped down in the final period, holding Orlando to just 16 points.
- Raptors vs. Cavaliers: Toronto kept their season alive with a 115-101 win, led by 32 points and 10 assists from their point guard. The series now heads back to Cleveland for a winner-take-all Game 7.
- Lakers vs. Rockets: LeBron James recorded a triple-double (28 points, 12 rebounds, 11 assists) as Los Angeles outlasted Houston 117-110 to win the series 4-2. The Lakers will face the top-seeded Denver Nuggets in the conference semifinals.