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Tobias Harris on Pistons' belief: 'We were going to come back in this series'

Harris credits Detroit's mindset in 3-1 comeback over Magic.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated May 31 min read
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What happened: Pistons forward Tobias Harris appeared on Inside the NBA to discuss Detroit's mentality during their first-round series against the Orlando Magic. Harris said the team internally believed they would come back in the series, framing the mindset that fueled their run. The Pistons rallied from a 3-1 deficit to win the series in seven games.

Why it matters: The comeback marks Detroit's first playoff series win since 2008, a generational milestone for a franchise that has spent more than a decade rebuilding. Harris's comments underscore the locker-room belief that carried the Pistons through elimination games, and they signal a team identity hardening ahead of the second round. For Orlando, the collapse closes a postseason run that had looked decisive after Game 4.

What to watch: Watch for the Pistons' second-round matchup and how Cade Cunningham and Harris carry the comeback momentum forward. Orlando enters the offseason facing questions about closing out playoff series.

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