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Orlando Magic vs Detroit Pistons Result & Analysis

Date: Fri 24 Mar 2017
Tip-off: 23:00
Final 115-87
22-18 35-21 35-23 23-25
Position#26
Record26-46
FormLLWWL
Points / game100.2
Allowed / game106.5
vs
Position#19
Record34-38
FormLLWLL
Points / game101.5
Allowed / game102.2
USANBA· Amway Center
NBA2016-17
Meetings · Orlando Magic v Detroit Pistons
24 Nov 2026
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DET89
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DET109
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DET111
30 Dec 2014
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Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

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

🏀 2. Points Analysis

Orlando MagicUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormMagic
Date
Competition
Washington Wizards
#9
L
114-115
114
115
-1
99avg 91
A05/03
NBA
New York Knicks
#25
L
105-113
105
113
-8
95avg 91
H07/03
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#15
W
98-91
98
91
+7
88avg 91
H09/03
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#20
L
81-121
81
121
-40
66avg 91
A11/03
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#4
L
104-116
104
116
-12
88avg 91
H12/03
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#23
L
115-120
115
120
-5
109avg 91
A14/03
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#1
L
92-122
92
122
-30
73avg 91
A17/03
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#29
W
109-103
109
103
+6
94avg 91
A18/03
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#27
W
112-109 OT
112
109
+3
98avg 91
H20/03
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#20
L
102-109
102
109
-7
95avg 91
H22/03
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
28-25
33-20
29-34
24-36
28-20
26-31
38-34
13-28
19-22
24-31
34-24
21-14
24-37
16-21
22-30
19-33
25-24
26-35
28-28
25-29
23-24
35-34
26-35
31-27
20-34
30-33
21-36
21-19
30-22
30-36
24-27
25-18
25-26
16-30
33-27
24-15
27-21
27-27
28-29
20-32
215.1Avg total
103.2Scored
111.9Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (72)100.2106.5206.7-6.436%
Season at home (36)98.6103.1201.7-4.636%
Season away (36)101.8109.9211.7-8.236%
Last 10 (10)103.2111.9215.1-8.730%
Last 5 (5)106.0112.6218.6-6.640%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (23)100.6109.9210.4-9.330%
vs Similar (7)103.1110.0213.1-6.929%
vs Weakerno games
This opponent (Detroit Pistons) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Detroit PistonsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormPistons
Date
Competition
Chicago Bulls
#15
W
109-95
109
95
+14
102avg 90
H07/03
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#16
L
98-115
98
115
-17
84avg 90
A09/03
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#4
W
106-101
106
101
+5
97avg 90
H10/03
NBA
New York Knicks
#25
W
112-92
112
92
+20
104avg 90
H11/03
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#4
L
96-128
96
128
-32
78avg 90
A14/03
NBA
Utah Jazz
#8
L
83-97
83
97
-14
65avg 90
H15/03
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#7
L
75-87
75
87
-12
60avg 90
H17/03
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#29
W
112-95
112
95
+17
109avg 90
H19/03
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#30
L
96-98
96
98
-2
83avg 90
A21/03
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#15
L
95-117
95
117
-22
81avg 90
A23/03
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
14-26
37-29
28-24
30-16
23-30
27-28
23-32
25-25
22-29
33-23
18-28
33-21
35-23
31-30
23-28
23-11
26-44
22-30
22-30
26-24
19-28
16-26
27-23
21-20
13-16
25-24
28-20
9-27
24-23
23-26
30-26
35-20
31-22
13-28
21-24
31-24
23-32
30-27
20-32
22-26
200.7Avg total
98.2Scored
102.5Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (72)101.5102.2203.7-0.847%
Season at home (37)103.698.9202.5+4.762%
Season away (35)99.3105.7205.0-6.531%
Last 10 (10)98.2102.5200.7-4.340%
Last 5 (5)92.298.8191.0-6.620%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (6)92.3102.8195.2-10.533%
vs Similar (18)104.7105.7210.3-1.050%
vs Weaker ◀ (6)113.399.0212.3+14.383%
This opponent (Orlando Magic) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.

📊 3. Team Totals

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⚖️ 4. Spread

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⏱️ 5. Quarters & Halves

Quarter by quarter

-5-3+0+3+5Q1Q1: -0.6-0.6Q1: -4.3-4.3Q2Q2: -3.5-3.5Q2: -1.4-1.4Q3Q3: -2.1-2.1Q3: -2.7-2.7Q4Q4: -2.8-2.8Q4: +4.1+4.1
-5-3+0+3+5Q1Q1: -0.6-0.6Q1: -4.3-4.3Q2Q2: -3.5-3.5Q2: -1.4-1.4Q3Q3: -2.1-2.1Q3: -2.7-2.7Q4Q4: -2.8-2.8Q4: +4.1+4.1
Orlando MagicDetroit Pistons
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
Orlando MagicLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Washington Wizards
#9
W
61-45
61
45
+16
A05/03
NBA
New York Knicks
#25
W
54-51
54
51
+3
H07/03
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#15
L
43-53
43
53
-10
H09/03
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#20
L
40-58
40
58
-18
A11/03
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#4
L
51-59
51
59
-8
H12/03
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#23
D
58-58
58
58
+0
A14/03
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#1
L
50-67
50
67
-17
A17/03
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#29
W
60-58
60
58
+2
A18/03
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#27
L
41-56
41
56
-15
H20/03
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#20
W
54-48
54
48
+6
H22/03
NBA
106.5Avg total
51.2Scored
55.3Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)51.056.4107.4-5.433%-
Last 30 at home (16)50.053.0103.0-3.038%-
Last 30 away (14)52.160.3112.4-8.229%-
Last 10 (10)51.255.3106.5-4.140%-
Last 5 (5)52.657.4110.0-4.840%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (23)51.456.2107.6-4.835%-
vs Similar (7)49.657.0106.6-7.429%-
vs Weakerno games
This opponent (Detroit Pistons) is Stronger. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Detroit PistonsLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Chicago Bulls
#15
L
51-55
51
55
-4
H07/03
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#16
L
50-58
50
58
-8
A09/03
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#4
W
55-52
55
52
+3
H10/03
NBA
New York Knicks
#25
W
66-53
66
53
+13
H11/03
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#4
L
48-74
48
74
-26
A14/03
NBA
Utah Jazz
#8
L
35-54
35
54
-19
H15/03
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#7
L
38-40
38
40
-2
H17/03
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#29
L
47-49
47
49
-2
H19/03
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#30
L
44-50
44
50
-6
A21/03
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#15
L
53-59
53
59
-6
A23/03
NBA
103.1Avg total
48.7Scored
54.4Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)52.353.6105.9-1.340%-
Last 30 at home (18)53.151.7104.7+1.450%-
Last 30 away (12)51.256.6107.8-5.425%-
Last 10 (10)48.754.4103.1-5.720%-
Last 5 (5)43.450.493.8-7.00%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (6)43.755.298.8-11.517%-
vs Similar (18)54.454.1108.5+0.339%-
vs Weaker ◀ (6)54.750.7105.3+4.067%-
This opponent (Orlando Magic) is Weaker. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

Show:Over:
Orlando Magictheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Orlando Magic: 103.2 points a game scored
🏀🏀59%
🏀🏀🏀24%
🏀17%
🏀🏀 2-pointers60.6 pts a game · 59% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers25.2 pts a game · 24% of the points
🏀 Free throws17.4 pts a game · 17% of the points
League average for comparison: 105.4 points a game
55%
27%
17%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers61.830.3
49.0%
50.2%60.6
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers28.78.4
29.3%
35.7%25.2
🏀 Free throws22.417.4
77.7%
77.0%17.4
They take 90.5 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 28.7 of them are 3-pointers, so 32% of their shots are threes (league average: 32%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Detroit Pistonstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Detroit Pistons: 98.2 points a game scored
🏀🏀67%
🏀🏀🏀20%
🏀14%
🏀🏀 2-pointers65.4 pts a game · 67% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers19.5 pts a game · 20% of the points
🏀 Free throws13.3 pts a game · 14% of the points
League average for comparison: 105.4 points a game
55%
27%
17%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers68.532.7
47.7%
50.2%65.4
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers22.06.5
29.5%
35.7%19.5
🏀 Free throws19.513.3
68.2%
77.0%13.3
They take 90.5 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 22.0 of them are 3-pointers, so 24% of their shots are threes (league average: 32%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 24 Mar 2017 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Orlando Magic
LWWLLLLWLL
Detroit Pistons
LLWLLLWWLW
#26
League position
#19
-8.7
Net rating
-4.5
103.3
Offensive rating
102.9
112.0
Defensive rating
107.4
47.4%
Effective FG%
46.9%
54.5%
Opp. effective FG%
52.7%
12.5%
Turnover %
9.4%
25.0%
Off. rebound %
25.2%
0.25
Free-throw rate
0.22
29.3%
3-point %
29.5%
54.0%
Assist %
52.0%
30%
Form (last 10/10)
40%

Profile

Offence103.3 · 102.9Defence112.0 · 107.4Shooting47.4% · 46.9%3-point %29.3% · 29.5%Ball care12.5% · 9.4%Off. rebounds25.0% · 25.2%Free throws0.25 · 0.22Form (last 10/10)30% · 40%
■ Orlando Magic   ■ Detroit Pistons
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
3
Orlando Magic wins
7
Detroit Pistons wins
DateH/AOpponentScore
22/03/17HCharlotte Hornets102-109
20/03/17HPhiladelphia 76ers112-109 OT
18/03/17APhoenix Suns109-103
17/03/17AGolden State Warriors92-122
14/03/17ASacramento Kings115-120
12/03/17HCleveland Cavaliers104-116
11/03/17ACharlotte Hornets81-121
09/03/17HChicago Bulls98-91
07/03/17HNew York Knicks105-113
05/03/17AWashington Wizards114-115
DateH/AOpponentScore
23/03/17AChicago Bulls95-117
21/03/17ABrooklyn Nets96-98
19/03/17HPhoenix Suns112-95
17/03/17HToronto Raptors75-87
15/03/17HUtah Jazz83-97
14/03/17ACleveland Cavaliers96-128
11/03/17HNew York Knicks112-92
10/03/17HCleveland Cavaliers106-101
09/03/17AIndiana Pacers98-115
07/03/17HChicago Bulls109-95

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Orlando Magic
NBA 2016-17
Recent: 3 Wins / 7 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLWWL36%
HomeLWLWL36%
AwayLLLLW36%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games723636
Win %36%36%36%
Points / game100.298.6101.8
Allowed / game106.5103.1109.9
Point differential-6.4-4.6-8.2
Avg total206.7201.7211.7
Over main line---
Win by 10+12%14%11%
Close games (≤5 pts) won38% (13)33% (6)43% (7)
Overtime %4%3%6%
Detroit Pistons
NBA 2016-17
Recent: 4 Wins / 6 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLWLL47%
HomeWWLLW62%
AwayWLLLL31%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games723735
Win %47%62%31%
Points / game101.5103.699.3
Allowed / game102.298.9105.7
Point differential-0.8+4.7-6.5
Avg total203.7202.5205.0
Over main line---
Win by 10+31%43%17%
Close games (≤5 pts) won46% (13)43% (7)50% (6)
Overtime %4%5%3%
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 Golden State Warriors71571480%116.1104.5+11.6
2 San Antonio Spurs71551677%106.398.4+7.9
3 Houston Rockets71492269%115.5108.6+6.8
4 Cleveland Cavaliers70462466%110.5106.6+3.8
5 Boston Celtics72462664%107.4104.9+2.6
6 Utah Jazz72442861%100.496.5+3.8
7 Washington Wizards71432861%108.7106.7+2.0
8 Toronto Raptors72432960%107.1103.1+4.0
9 Los Angeles Clippers73433059%108.0104.7+3.3
10 Oklahoma City Thunder71413058%106.9105.9+1.0
11 Memphis Grizzlies72403256%101.0100.2+0.7
12 Atlanta Hawks71373452%103.4104.5-1.2
13 Milwaukee Bucks71363551%104.6104.2+0.4
14 Indiana Pacers71363551%104.1105.0-1.0
15 Miami Heat72353749%102.7102.0+0.8
16 Denver Nuggets71343748%111.5111.0+0.5
17 Detroit Pistons72343847%101.5102.2-0.8
18 Chicago Bulls72343847%102.3103.3-1.0
19 Portland Trail Blazers71333846%108.1109.5-1.5
20 Charlotte Hornets71323945%104.8104.0+0.8
21 Dallas Mavericks71314044%98.0100.3-2.3
22 New Orleans Pelicans71304142%103.5105.7-2.2
23 Minnesota Timberwolves70284240%104.8105.4-0.6
24 Sacramento Kings71274438%102.9106.5-3.6
25 New York Knicks72274538%105.1108.7-3.6
26 Philadelphia 76ers71264537%102.4107.8-5.4
27 Orlando Magic72264636%100.2106.5-6.4
28 Phoenix Suns72225031%107.0112.7-5.7
29 Los Angeles Lakers71205128%104.6112.2-7.5
30 Brooklyn Nets71155621%106.0113.4-7.4
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
Orlando Magic22353523115
Detroit Pistons1821232587
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