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Detroit Pistons vs Orlando Magic Result & Analysis

Date: Mon 03 May 2021
Tip-off: 23:00
Final 112-119
26-21 22-30 30-37 34-31
Position#29
Record21-47
FormLLWLL
Points / game106.4
Allowed / game110.0
vs
Position#28
Record22-46
FormLLWLW
Points / game104.6
Allowed / game112.5
USANBA· Little Caesars Arena
NBA2020-21
Meetings · Detroit Pistons v Orlando Magic
01 Jan 2027
DET v ORL
upcoming
29 Nov 2026
DET v ORL
upcoming
03 May 2026
DET116
ORL94
29 Apr 2026
DET116
ORL109
22 Apr 2026
DET98
ORL83
19 Apr 2026
DET101
ORL112
28 Nov 2025
DET109
ORL112
29 Oct 2025
DET135
ORL116
01 Jan 2025
DET105
ORL96
24 Feb 2024
DET109
ORL112
04 Feb 2024
DET99
ORL111
28 Dec 2022
DET121
ORL101
19 Oct 2022
DET113
ORL109
08 Jan 2022
DET97
ORL92
30 Oct 2021
DET110
ORL103
03 May 2021
DET112
ORL119
17 Mar 2020
DET v ORL
upcoming
25 Nov 2019
DET103
ORL88
28 Mar 2019
DET115
ORL98
16 Jan 2019
DET120
ORL115
17 Dec 2017
DET114
ORL110
04 Dec 2016
DET92
ORL98
28 Oct 2016
DET108
ORL82
23 Mar 2016
DET118
ORL102
04 Jan 2016
DET115
ORL89
21 Jan 2015
DET128
ORL118
17 Nov 2014
DET93
ORL107
28 Jan 2014
DET103
ORL87
22 Jan 2013
DET105
ORL90
16 Nov 2012
DET106
ORL110
03 Apr 2012
DET102
ORL95
02 Jan 2012
DET89
ORL78
03 Dec 2010
DET91
ORL104
31 Jan 2010
DET86
ORL91
03 Nov 2009
DET85
ORL80
09 Mar 2009
DET98
ORL94
29 Dec 2008
DET88
ORL82
Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Detroit Pistons winLost
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Orlando Magic winWon
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
No frozen forecast was made for this game before tip-off.

🏀 2. Points Analysis

Detroit PistonsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormPistons
Date
Competition
Los Angeles Clippers
#7
L
98-100
98
100
-2
86avg 98
H15/04
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#27
W
110-104
110
104
+6
101avg 98
H16/04
NBA
Washington Wizards
#18
L
100-121
100
121
-21
89avg 98
A18/04
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#26
W
109-105
109
105
+4
103avg 98
H19/04
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#9
L
117-127
117
127
-10
117avg 98
A22/04
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#22
L
91-106
91
106
-15
80avg 98
A23/04
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#17
L
109-115
109
115
-6
105avg 98
A24/04
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#10
W
100-86
100
86
+14
94avg 98
H26/04
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#9
L
105-115
105
115
-10
103avg 98
H29/04
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#21
L
94-107
94
107
-13
82avg 98
A01/05
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
27-30
22-23
28-20
21-27
25-32
31-24
30-23
24-25
27-27
28-34
25-32
20-28
37-22
25-31
22-23
25-29
36-33
22-34
32-33
27-27
25-26
22-31
23-25
21-24
25-35
36-23
21-26
27-31
27-23
28-21
19-23
26-19
26-26
28-34
29-26
22-29
18-26
24-32
28-21
24-28
211.9Avg total
103.3Scored
108.6Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (68)106.4110.0216.3-3.631%
Season at home (31)104.8106.6211.5-1.842%
Season away (37)107.6112.8220.4-5.122%
Last 10 (10)103.3108.6211.9-5.330%
Last 5 (5)99.8105.8205.6-6.020%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (12)104.8115.6220.4-10.88%
vs Similar (15)106.2106.5212.7-0.340%
vs Weaker ◀ (3)117.0105.7222.7+11.3100%
This opponent (Orlando Magic) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Orlando MagicUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormMagic
Date
Competition
Chicago Bulls
#19
W
115-106
115
106
+9
112avg 95
A15/04
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#24
L
102-113
102
113
-11
90avg 95
A16/04
NBA
Houston Rockets
#30
L
110-114
110
114
-4
100avg 95
H18/04
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#10
L
96-112
96
112
-16
75avg 95
A20/04
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#20
L
100-135
100
135
-35
73avg 95
H22/04
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#17
L
112-131
112
131
-19
96avg 95
H26/04
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#8
L
103-114
103
114
-11
88avg 95
H26/04
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#26
W
109-104
109
104
+5
107avg 95
A28/04
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#14
L
75-92
75
92
-17
63avg 95
A01/05
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#14
W
112-111
112
111
+1
99avg 95
H02/05
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
32-22
22-31
39-19
22-34
24-24
27-23
19-38
32-28
28-28
31-25
18-32
33-29
24-27
24-38
24-15
24-32
27-29
25-45
18-34
30-27
25-36
32-26
20-41
35-28
16-28
40-22
24-29
23-35
26-16
24-28
32-17
27-43
20-19
23-20
15-36
17-17
29-36
17-24
30-25
36-26
216.6Avg total
103.4Scored
113.2Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (68)104.6112.5217.1-7.932%
Season at home (36)106.6113.9220.5-7.233%
Season away (32)102.4111.0213.4-8.731%
Last 10 (10)103.4113.2216.6-9.830%
Last 5 (5)102.2110.4212.6-8.240%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (28)102.5113.3215.8-10.821%
vs Similar (2)109.5109.0218.5+0.550%
vs Weakerno games
This opponent (Detroit Pistons) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.

📊 3. Team Totals

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⚖️ 4. Spread

No spread forecast for this game yet.

⏱️ 5. Quarters & Halves

Quarter by quarter

-6-3+0+3+6Q1Q1: -0.7-0.7Q1: -1.4-1.4Q2Q2: -2.1-2.1Q2: -1.7-1.7Q3Q3: +0.5+0.5Q3: -4.7-4.7Q4Q4: -3.0-3.0Q4: -2.0-2.0
-6-3+0+3+6Q1Q1: -0.7-0.7Q1: -1.4-1.4Q2Q2: -2.1-2.1Q2: -1.7-1.7Q3Q3: +0.5+0.5Q3: -4.7-4.7Q4Q4: -3.0-3.0Q4: -2.0-2.0
Detroit PistonsOrlando Magic
Each team's average quarter over its last 10 games. Net is the quarter margin (above zero = the team wins that quarter on average: who starts fast, who closes); Pythia projection = the quarter means of tonight's simulation. Hover a bar for its value.
Bets by quarter and half · pick a period
Detroit PistonsLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Los Angeles Clippers
#7
L
49-53
49
53
-4
H15/04
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#27
D
56-56
56
56
+0
H16/04
NBA
Washington Wizards
#18
L
55-61
55
61
-6
A18/04
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#26
W
62-53
62
53
+9
H19/04
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#9
L
58-67
58
67
-9
A22/04
NBA
San Antonio Spurs
#22
L
47-57
47
57
-10
A23/04
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#17
W
61-58
61
58
+3
A24/04
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#10
W
55-44
55
44
+11
H26/04
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#9
L
54-60
54
60
-6
H29/04
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#21
L
42-58
42
58
-16
A01/05
NBA
110.6Avg total
53.9Scored
56.7Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)53.555.9109.4-2.537%-
Last 30 at home (13)54.353.4107.7+0.946%-
Last 30 away (17)52.857.9110.7-5.129%-
Last 10 (10)53.956.7110.6-2.830%-
Last 5 (5)51.855.4107.2-3.640%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (12)51.658.5110.1-6.917%-
vs Similar (15)53.954.7108.6-0.747%-
vs Weaker ◀ (3)58.752.0110.7+6.767%-
This opponent (Orlando Magic) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Orlando MagicLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Chicago Bulls
#19
W
54-53
54
53
+1
A15/04
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#24
W
51-47
51
47
+4
A16/04
NBA
Houston Rockets
#30
W
59-53
59
53
+6
H18/04
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#10
L
48-65
48
65
-17
A20/04
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#20
L
52-74
52
74
-22
H22/04
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#17
L
57-62
57
62
-5
H26/04
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#8
W
56-50
56
50
+6
H26/04
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#26
W
50-44
50
44
+6
A28/04
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#14
W
43-39
43
39
+4
A01/05
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#14
L
46-60
46
60
-14
H02/05
NBA
106.3Avg total
51.6Scored
54.7Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)50.255.8106.0-5.733%-
Last 30 at home (16)52.359.4111.8-7.125%-
Last 30 away (14)47.751.799.4-4.043%-
Last 10 (10)51.654.7106.3-3.160%-
Last 5 (5)50.451.0101.4-0.660%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (28)49.956.4106.2-6.529%-
vs Similar (2)54.548.5103.0+6.0100%-
vs Weakerno games
This opponent (Detroit Pistons) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

Show:Over:
Detroit Pistonstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Detroit Pistons: 103.3 points a game scored
🏀🏀54%
🏀🏀🏀29%
🏀17%
🏀🏀 2-pointers56.0 pts a game · 54% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers29.7 pts a game · 29% of the points
🏀 Free throws17.6 pts a game · 17% of the points
League average for comparison: 111.8 points a game
51%
34%
15%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers55.028.0
50.9%
52.8%56.0
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers29.39.9
33.8%
36.6%29.7
🏀 Free throws24.517.6
71.8%
77.7%17.6
They take 84.3 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 29.3 of them are 3-pointers, so 35% of their shots are threes (league average: 39%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Orlando Magictheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Orlando Magic: 103.4 points a game scored
🏀🏀53%
🏀🏀🏀29%
🏀18%
🏀🏀 2-pointers54.8 pts a game · 53% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers30.0 pts a game · 29% of the points
🏀 Free throws18.6 pts a game · 18% of the points
League average for comparison: 111.8 points a game
51%
34%
15%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers58.227.4
47.1%
52.8%54.8
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers29.210.0
34.2%
36.6%30.0
🏀 Free throws24.118.6
77.2%
77.7%18.6
They take 87.4 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 29.2 of them are 3-pointers, so 33% of their shots are threes (league average: 39%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 03 May 2021 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Detroit Pistons
LLWLLLWLWL
Orlando Magic
WLWLLLLLLW
#29
League position
#28
-5.2
Net rating
-9.8
102.3
Offensive rating
103.6
107.5
Defensive rating
113.4
50.8%
Effective FG%
48.5%
50.5%
Opp. effective FG%
54.3%
15.7%
Turnover %
10.9%
22.8%
Off. rebound %
19.5%
0.29
Free-throw rate
0.28
33.8%
3-point %
34.2%
60.4%
Assist %
54.3%
30%
Form (last 10/10)
30%

Profile

Offence102.3 · 103.6Defence107.5 · 113.4Shooting50.8% · 48.5%3-point %33.8% · 34.2%Ball care15.7% · 10.9%Off. rebounds22.8% · 19.5%Free throws0.29 · 0.28Form (last 10/10)30% · 30%
■ Detroit Pistons   ■ Orlando Magic
The middle ring is the league average on each axis; outward = better than the league (defence and ball care: fewer points / turnovers is better). Form: share of the last 10 won. The figures are each team's own, the better one bold.

🤝 10. Games History

Head-to-head record
5
Detroit Pistons wins
5
Orlando Magic wins
DateH/AOpponentScore
01/05/21ACharlotte Hornets94-107
29/04/21HDallas Mavericks105-115
26/04/21HAtlanta Hawks100-86
24/04/21AIndiana Pacers109-115
23/04/21ASan Antonio Spurs91-106
22/04/21ADallas Mavericks117-127
19/04/21HCleveland Cavaliers109-105
18/04/21AWashington Wizards100-121
16/04/21HOklahoma City Thunder110-104
15/04/21HLos Angeles Clippers98-100
DateH/AOpponentScore
02/05/21HMemphis Grizzlies112-111
01/05/21AMemphis Grizzlies75-92
28/04/21ACleveland Cavaliers109-104
26/04/21HLos Angeles Lakers103-114
26/04/21HIndiana Pacers112-131
22/04/21HNew Orleans Pelicans100-135
20/04/21AAtlanta Hawks96-112
18/04/21HHouston Rockets110-114
16/04/21AToronto Raptors102-113
15/04/21AChicago Bulls115-106

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Detroit Pistons
NBA 2020-21
Recent: 3 Wins / 7 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLWLL31%
HomeLWWWL42%
AwayLLLLL22%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games683137
Win %31%42%22%
Points / game106.4104.8107.6
Allowed / game110.0106.6112.8
Point differential-3.6-1.8-5.1
Avg total216.3211.5220.4
Over main line---
Win by 10+21%23%19%
Close games (≤5 pts) won27% (15)40% (10)0% (5)
Overtime %6%6%5%
Orlando Magic
NBA 2020-21
Recent: 3 Wins / 7 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLWLW32%
HomeLLLLW33%
AwayWLLWL31%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games683632
Win %32%33%31%
Points / game104.6106.6102.4
Allowed / game112.5113.9111.0
Point differential-7.9-7.2-8.7
Avg total217.1220.5213.4
Over main line---
Win by 10+9%8%9%
Close games (≤5 pts) won53% (17)50% (10)57% (7)
Overtime %3%0%6%
This competition's season before tip-off. Green = better than tonight's opponent on the same split; win-% badge green from 60%, red below 40%.

🏆 12. League Table

#TeamGPWLWin %PF/gPA/gDiff
1 Utah Jazz67491873%116.5107.1+9.4
2 Philadelphia 76ers66452168%113.6108.2+5.4
3 Phoenix Suns68462268%113.9108.7+5.2
4 Denver Nuggets67452267%115.7109.7+6.0
5 Brooklyn Nets67452267%118.6114.0+4.6
6 Los Angeles Clippers68432563%113.6108.6+5.0
7 Milwaukee Bucks67402760%118.8113.4+5.4
8 Los Angeles Lakers68402859%109.8106.4+3.3
9 New York Knicks68392957%106.8103.7+3.1
10 Dallas Mavericks67382957%112.3110.2+2.1
11 Portland Trail Blazers68373154%114.8115.0-0.2
12 Miami Heat67363154%106.9107.3-0.4
13 Atlanta Hawks69373254%112.6111.7+0.9
14 Memphis Grizzlies67353252%113.6112.1+1.5
15 Boston Celtics67343351%112.1111.1+1.0
16 Golden State Warriors67343351%112.9113.0-0.1
17 Charlotte Hornets68323647%109.9111.4-1.4
18 New Orleans Pelicans66313547%115.5114.5+1.0
19 San Antonio Spurs66313547%110.9112.2-1.3
20 Indiana Pacers66303645%114.1114.4-0.3
21 Washington Wizards67303745%114.5117.1-2.6
22 Toronto Raptors68293943%111.6111.1+0.5
23 Chicago Bulls68293943%110.8112.1-1.3
24 Sacramento Kings68293943%114.1118.5-4.5
25 Cleveland Cavaliers68234534%103.6111.1-7.5
26 Orlando Magic68224632%104.6112.5-7.9
27 Oklahoma City Thunder68224632%105.6115.2-9.7
28 Detroit Pistons68214731%106.4110.0-3.6
29 Minnesota Timberwolves68214731%111.3117.9-6.5
30 Houston Rockets69195028%108.1114.7-6.6
Built from this season's results before tip-off (all phases of the competition). Click a column to sort. Bars: win %, points scored and allowed per game across the league, and the point differential (green +, red -). 30 teams: scroll the table.

📋 13. Box Score

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Detroit Pistons26223034112
Orlando Magic21303731119
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