NBA Playoff Series Update (April 22nd)

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NBA Playoff Series Update (April 22nd)

The Pistons evened the scales by winning Game 2 vs Orlando 98-83. Tied at the half, Pistons had a monster 38-point third quarter to Orlando's 16. Cade dropped 27 and 11. The Thunder, despite losing Jalen Williams mid-game to a hamstring strain, won Game 2 120-107 to go up 2-0 in the series. Shai had 37 points and 9 assists.

By Samir Mehdi

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