In what's shaping up to be the most electrifying duel of the playoffs so far, Cade Cunningham and Paolo Banchero made NBA history on Wednesday night—a feat not seen in a quarter-century. The Detroit Pistons edged out the Orlando Magic 116-109 in Game 5, forcing a Game 6 back in Orlando on Friday. But the final score only tells half the story.

Cunningham poured in a Pistons playoff-record 45 points, shouldering the scoring load as Detroit continues to search for reliable secondary options. Every bucket was critical, and the young superstar delivered under immense pressure. On the other side, Banchero matched him point for point, dropping his own 45-point masterclass while flirting with a triple-double (9 rebounds, 7 assists). It was a performance that reminded everyone why he's an All-Star.

Here's where history comes in: Wednesday's game marked only the second time in NBA history that two former No. 1 overall draft picks each scored at least 40 points in a head-to-head matchup. The only other instance? Game 1 of the 2001 NBA Finals, when Allen Iverson put up 48 points for the Philadelphia 76ers against Shaquille O'Neal's 44 points for the Los Angeles Lakers. That's elite company, and both Cunningham and Banchero have officially joined it.

For the Magic, Friday's Game 6 is a chance to close out the series and complete a monumental upset. For the Pistons, it's an opportunity to force a winner-take-all Game 7 back at Little Caesars Arena. One thing is certain: both stars will need to bring their absolute best again. If this duel is any indication, basketball fans are in for another unforgettable night.