Celtics and Pistons complete comebacks from 3-1 deficits in 2026 playoffs
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 2:21 AM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
The 2026 NBA Playoffs have seen a notable resurgence as the Philadelphia 76ers and Detroit Pistons each overcame 3-1 deficits in their first-round series. The 76ers, led by Joel Embiid, secured three consecutive wins against the Celtics, while the Pistons rallied to defeat the Orlando Magic. Historically, 15 teams have achieved this feat in NBA playoff history, but such comebacks remain uncommon, with teams trailing 3-1 holding a.050 all-time winning percentage in series. The Cavaliers famously overcame a 3-1 deficit in the NBA Finals in 2016.
- •76ers won three straight games against Celtics to advance.
- •Pistons overcame Magic after trailing 3-1 in their series.
- •Fifteen teams have come back from playoff 3-1 deficits historically.
- •Teams trailing 3-1 historically have a.050 series win percentage.
- •Cavaliers remain the only team to come back from 3-1 in NBA Finals.
- 2:21 AMYahoo Sports — How many teams have come back from 3-1 deficit in NBA Playoffs history? Full list includes Cavaliers, Warriors
"Coming back from a 3-1 deficit certainly isn't easy, but it's not impossible.
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