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Strus ended Friday's 112-110 overtime loss to the Raptors in Game 6 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs with six points (2-6 FG, 2-4 3Pt), five rebounds and three assists across 20 minutes.

Strus scored in single digits for the fifth time in the past six games. Despite starting the past two games, Strus has been unable to provide the team with anything of note, scoring a total of 14 points, including two three-pointers. Friday's loss means both teams will now head back to Cleveland for Game 7, with the winner advancing to face either Detroit or Orlando.

Da Silva posted 10 points (4-9 FG, 2-4 3Pt) and six rebounds over 23 minutes during Friday's 93-79 loss to the Pistons in Game 6 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.

After barely featuring for much of the first-round series, da Silva logged 23 minutes Friday, scoring double-digit points for the first time in the playoffs. Although the second-year forward had a solid outing, Orlando is going to need a lot more from its stars and role players alike if it hopes to put an end to Detroit's season in Game 7 on Sunday. Through six games, da Silva has averaged just 4.8 points and 3.3 rebounds in 16.5 minutes per game.

Carter recorded nine points (3-5 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-4 FT), two assists and two blocks in 32 minutes before fouling out of Friday's 93-79 loss to Detroit in Game 6 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.

Carter scored just nine points for the second straight game as Orlando blew a 24-point lead and eventually fell by 14 points. Through six games, Carter's production has seemingly been a measuring stick for the Magic. In three wins, he has averaged 14.3 points, 11.7 rebounds and 1.3 blocks. In three losses, his numbers have fallen to 7.0 points, 3.0 rebounds and 2.3 blocks per game.

Robinson recorded 14 points (5-11 FG, 4-9 3Pt), five rebounds and three assists over 36 minutes during Friday's 93-79 victory over the Magic in Game 6 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.

Robinson scored in double figures for the fourth time in the past five games, including a series-high four three-pointers. Despite trailing by as much as 24 points in the first half, the Pistons rallied to force a Game 7, which will take place in Detroit on Sunday. Although his production has been somewhat underwhelming, Robinson continues to provide the team with a viable floor-spacer, allowing players like Cade Cunningham to go to work inside.

Stewart accumulated no counting stats across eight minutes during Friday's 93-79 victory over Orlando in Game 6 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.

Stewart played himself out of the rotation, logging just eight minutes in the first half. Paul Reed took his place in the second half, contributing to the come-from-behind victory. Although Stewart blocked a career-high eight shots in Game 4, it's been a relatively quiet series thus far. Through six games, he has averaged 4.8 points, 3.3 rebounds and 2.2 blocks in 15.5 minutes per contest.

Reed had six points (2-4 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds and three blocks in 11 minutes during Friday's 93-79 victory over the Magic in Game 6 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.

Reed moved back into the rotation, logging 11 minutes, the most he has played thus far in the playoffs. With Isaiah Stewart struggling to impact the game, Reed was thrown in, providing the team with his usual assortment of rebounds and defensive stats. The series is now tied at 3-3, with the two teams heading back to Detroit for Game 7.

Barnes finished with 25 points (11-21 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 3-4 FT), seven rebounds, 14 assists, three steals and three blocks across 48 minutes in Friday's 112-110 win over Cleveland in Game 6 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.

Barnes nearly had a triple-double. However, despite falling short of that mark, it was still a solid effort from the 24-year-old, who also recorded three blocks for a third consecutive contest while adding three steals, his most so far this postseason. With Brandon Ingram (heel) and Immanuel Quickley (hamstring) both sidelined, Barnes stepped up to lead his squad to an overtime win to tie the series at three games each. Quickley won't suit up for Game 7 on Sunday. Although Ingram has a chance to return for that contest, Barnes should remain heavily involved on both ends of the floor, regardless.

Mobley notched 26 points (9-15 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 5-8 FT), 14 rebounds, three assists and one steal across 41 minutes in Friday's 112-110 overtime loss to the Raptors in Game 6 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.

Mobley turned in an efficient performance en route to a game- and series-best 26 points, albeit in a losing effort. The big man has reached the 20-point mark in back-to-back games and in three of six first-round outings. He also grabbed a game- and series-high 14 rebounds, securing his first double-double of the 2026 postseason. Mobley and the Cavaliers will look to bounce back and keep their season alive in Sunday's Game 7 in Cleveland.

Banchero finished with 17 points (4-20 FG, 0-9 3Pt, 9-12 FT), 10 rebounds, six assists and two steals across 41 minutes in Friday's 93-79 loss to Detroit in Game 6 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.

Banchero had 45 points and shot 54.5 percent from deep in Game 5 on Wednesday. However, it was a different story Friday night, with the 23-year-old failing to make any of his nine attempts from behind the three-point line while amassing only 17 points, his lowest-scoring performance of the playoffs thus far. With the series knotted up at three games each, both clubs will meet in Detroit on Sunday for Game 7. While Banchero should continue to be the preferred option offensively in that contest, he may need to remain more involved if Franz Wagner (calf) can't suit up.

Cunningham recorded 32 points (10-23 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 10-12 FT), 10 rebounds, four steals, three assists and one block across 42 minutes in Friday's 93-79 win over the Magic in Game 6 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.

The Pistons found themselves down big early, with Cunningham scoring just eight points on 3-of-9 shooting in the first half. However, he erupted for 24 points in the second half as the Magic struggled. The star point guard has reached the 30-point threshold in back-to-back games and has yet to score fewer than 25 points through six first-round outings. He also led all players in steals and tied the game high in rebounds, logging his second double-double of the series. Cunningham and the Pistons will look to complete a 3-1 comeback against Orlando in Sunday's Game 7 in Detroit.