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Orlando Magic vs Detroit Pistons Result & Analysis

Date: Thu 13 Apr 2017
Tip-off: 00:00
Final 113-109
38-17 21-32 28-32 26-28
Position#26
Record28-53
FormLLWLL
Points / game100.9
Allowed / game107.6
vs
Position#19
Record37-44
FormLLWWL
Points / game101.2
Allowed / game102.3
USANBA· Amway Center
NBA2016-17
Meetings · Orlando Magic v Detroit Pistons
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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
Charlotte Hornets
#20
L
102-109
102
109
-7
95avg 90
H22/03
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#19
W
115-87
115
87
+28
117avg 90
H24/03
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#7
L
112-131
112
131
-19
95avg 90
A27/03
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#10
L
106-114 OT
106
114
-8
94avg 90
H29/03
NBA
Boston Celtics
#5
L
116-117
116
117
-1
107avg 90
A31/03
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#30
L
111-121
111
121
-10
103avg 90
A01/04
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#4
L
102-122
102
122
-20
92avg 90
A04/04
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#30
W
115-107
115
107
+8
108avg 90
H06/04
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#16
L
112-127
112
127
-15
104avg 90
H08/04
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#15
L
75-122
75
122
-47
57avg 90
A11/04
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
27-21
27-27
28-29
20-32
22-18
35-21
35-23
23-25
34-35
23-38
32-26
23-32
18-20
31-24
33-28
20-30
29-31
35-26
26-35
26-25
33-33
20-27
36-29
22-32
31-28
24-25
20-43
27-26
22-25
28-25
36-21
29-36
38-39
21-29
23-31
30-28
13-34
24-30
22-28
16-30
222.3Avg total
106.6Scored
115.7Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (81)100.9107.6208.6-6.735%
Season at home (40)99.9103.7203.6-3.838%
Season away (41)101.9111.5213.4-9.632%
Last 10 (10)106.6115.7222.3-9.120%
Last 5 (5)103.0119.8222.8-16.820%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (21)101.6111.4213.0-9.829%
vs Similar (9)105.3110.9216.2-5.633%
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
L
95-117
95
117
-22
81avg 90
A23/03
NBA
Orlando Magic
#26
L
87-115
87
115
-28
72avg 90
A24/03
NBA
New York Knicks
#25
L
95-109
95
109
-14
81avg 90
A27/03
NBA
Miami Heat
#13
L
96-97
96
97
-1
88avg 90
H28/03
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#30
W
90-89
90
89
+1
82avg 90
H30/03
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#14
L
105-108 OT
105
108
-3
97avg 90
A01/04
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#7
L
102-105
102
105
-3
97avg 90
H05/04
NBA
Houston Rockets
#3
W
114-109
114
109
+5
102avg 90
A08/04
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#11
W
103-90
103
90
+13
97avg 90
A09/04
NBA
Washington Wizards
#9
L
101-105
101
105
-4
86avg 90
H11/04
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
23-32
30-27
20-32
22-26
18-22
21-35
23-35
25-23
36-34
23-30
15-25
21-20
24-24
26-31
19-23
27-19
16-18
19-21
24-24
31-26
22-35
26-21
25-15
22-24
33-15
23-31
24-22
22-37
24-30
28-24
23-33
39-22
24-28
24-29
27-10
28-23
21-34
21-21
31-24
28-26
203.2Avg total
98.8Scored
104.4Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (81)101.2102.3203.6-1.146%
Season at home (41)103.098.9201.9+4.059%
Season away (40)99.5105.8205.2-6.332%
Last 10 (10)98.8104.4203.2-5.630%
Last 5 (5)105.0103.4208.4+1.640%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (8)96.2103.9200.1-7.638%
vs Similar (15)101.3103.7204.9-2.440%
vs Weaker ◀ (7)107.9100.1208.0+7.771%
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

-8-4+0+4+8Q1Q1: -1.7-1.7Q1: -3.1-3.1Q2Q2: -0.4-0.4Q2: -2.9-2.9Q3Q3: -0.2-0.2Q3: -1.2-1.2Q4Q4: -6.0-6.0Q4: +1.9+1.9
-8-4+0+4+8Q1Q1: -1.7-1.7Q1: -3.1-3.1Q2Q2: -0.4-0.4Q2: -2.9-2.9Q3Q3: -0.2-0.2Q3: -1.2-1.2Q4Q4: -6.0-6.0Q4: +1.9+1.9
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
Charlotte Hornets
#20
W
54-48
54
48
+6
H22/03
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#19
W
57-39
57
39
+18
H24/03
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#7
L
57-73
57
73
-16
A27/03
NBA
Oklahoma City Thunder
#10
W
49-44
49
44
+5
H29/03
NBA
Boston Celtics
#5
W
64-57
64
57
+7
A31/03
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#30
L
53-60
53
60
-7
A01/04
NBA
Cleveland Cavaliers
#4
W
55-53
55
53
+2
A04/04
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#30
D
50-50
50
50
+0
H06/04
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#16
L
59-68
59
68
-9
H08/04
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#15
L
37-64
37
64
-27
A11/04
NBA
109.1Avg total
53.5Scored
55.6Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)51.156.1107.2-5.040%-
Last 30 at home (16)50.652.2102.9-1.644%-
Last 30 away (14)51.660.4112.1-8.836%-
Last 10 (10)53.555.6109.1-2.150%-
Last 5 (5)50.859.0109.8-8.220%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (21)51.655.9107.4-4.348%-
vs Similar (9)50.056.6106.6-6.622%-
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
53-59
53
59
-6
A23/03
NBA
Orlando Magic
#26
L
39-57
39
57
-18
A24/03
NBA
New York Knicks
#25
L
59-64
59
64
-5
A27/03
NBA
Miami Heat
#13
L
50-55
50
55
-5
H28/03
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#30
L
35-39
35
39
-4
H30/03
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#14
L
48-56
48
56
-8
A01/04
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#7
W
56-46
56
46
+10
H05/04
NBA
Houston Rockets
#3
L
52-54
52
54
-2
A08/04
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#11
L
48-57
48
57
-9
A09/04
NBA
Washington Wizards
#9
L
42-55
42
55
-13
H11/04
NBA
102.4Avg total
48.2Scored
54.2Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)49.053.0102.0-4.023%-
Last 30 at home (17)49.050.299.2-1.235%-
Last 30 away (13)49.056.6105.6-7.68%-
Last 10 (10)48.254.2102.4-6.010%-
Last 5 (5)49.253.6102.8-4.420%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (8)46.253.9100.1-7.625%-
vs Similar (15)50.554.4104.9-3.913%-
vs Weaker ◀ (7)49.049.098.0+0.043%-
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: 106.6 points a game scored
🏀🏀56%
🏀🏀🏀28%
🏀16%
🏀🏀 2-pointers59.8 pts a game · 56% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers30.0 pts a game · 28% of the points
🏀 Free throws16.8 pts a game · 16% 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-pointers61.129.9
48.9%
50.2%59.8
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers28.610.0
35.0%
35.7%30.0
🏀 Free throws20.816.8
80.8%
77.0%16.8
They take 89.7 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 28.6 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: 98.8 points a game scored
🏀🏀64%
🏀🏀🏀24%
🏀12%
🏀🏀 2-pointers63.0 pts a game · 64% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers24.0 pts a game · 24% of the points
🏀 Free throws11.8 pts a game · 12% 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-pointers66.031.5
47.7%
50.2%63.0
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers24.18.0
33.2%
35.7%24.0
🏀 Free throws16.711.8
70.7%
77.0%11.8
They take 90.1 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 24.1 of them are 3-pointers, so 27% 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 13 Apr 2017 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Orlando Magic
LLWLLLLLWL
Detroit Pistons
LWWLLWLLLL
#26
League position
#19
-8.9
Net rating
-5.8
104.0
Offensive rating
101.6
112.9
Defensive rating
107.3
50.1%
Effective FG%
48.3%
54.9%
Opp. effective FG%
53.5%
12.5%
Turnover %
13.3%
19.9%
Off. rebound %
27.5%
0.23
Free-throw rate
0.19
35.0%
3-point %
33.2%
63.4%
Assist %
54.2%
20%
Form (last 10/10)
30%

Profile

Offence104.0 · 101.6Defence112.9 · 107.3Shooting50.1% · 48.3%3-point %35.0% · 33.2%Ball care12.5% · 13.3%Off. rebounds19.9% · 27.5%Free throws0.23 · 0.19Form (last 10/10)20% · 30%
■ 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
11/04/17AChicago Bulls75-122
08/04/17HIndiana Pacers112-127
06/04/17HBrooklyn Nets115-107
04/04/17ACleveland Cavaliers102-122
01/04/17ABrooklyn Nets111-121
31/03/17ABoston Celtics116-117
29/03/17HOklahoma City Thunder106-114 OT
27/03/17AToronto Raptors112-131
24/03/17HDetroit Pistons115-87
22/03/17HCharlotte Hornets102-109
DateH/AOpponentScore
11/04/17HWashington Wizards101-105
09/04/17AMemphis Grizzlies103-90
08/04/17AHouston Rockets114-109
05/04/17HToronto Raptors102-105
01/04/17AMilwaukee Bucks105-108 OT
30/03/17HBrooklyn Nets90-89
28/03/17HMiami Heat96-97
27/03/17ANew York Knicks95-109
24/03/17AOrlando Magic87-115
23/03/17AChicago Bulls95-117

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Orlando Magic
NBA 2016-17
Recent: 2 Wins / 8 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLWLL35%
HomeLWLWL38%
AwayLLLLL32%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games814041
Win %35%38%32%
Points / game100.999.9101.9
Allowed / game107.6103.7111.5
Point differential-6.7-3.8-9.6
Avg total208.6203.6213.4
Over main line---
Win by 10+12%15%10%
Close games (≤5 pts) won36% (14)33% (6)38% (8)
Overtime %5%5%5%
Detroit Pistons
NBA 2016-17
Recent: 3 Wins / 7 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLWWL46%
HomeWLWLL59%
AwayLLLWW32%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games814140
Win %46%59%32%
Points / game101.2103.099.5
Allowed / game102.398.9105.8
Point differential-1.1+4.0-6.3
Avg total203.6201.9205.2
Over main line---
Win by 10+28%39%18%
Close games (≤5 pts) won42% (19)36% (11)50% (8)
Overtime %5%5%5%
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 Warriors81661581%116.0104.4+11.6
2 San Antonio Spurs81612075%105.498.1+7.3
3 Houston Rockets81542767%115.2109.5+5.8
4 Boston Celtics81522964%108.0105.5+2.4
5 Cleveland Cavaliers81513063%110.7107.3+3.4
6 Los Angeles Clippers81503162%108.6104.5+4.1
7 Toronto Raptors81503162%107.0102.9+4.1
8 Utah Jazz81503162%100.796.8+3.9
9 Washington Wizards81493260%109.3107.3+1.9
10 Oklahoma City Thunder81473458%106.6105.8+0.8
11 Memphis Grizzlies81433853%100.6100.0+0.6
12 Atlanta Hawks81433853%103.4104.0-0.6
13 Milwaukee Bucks81423952%103.7103.7+0.0
14 Indiana Pacers81414051%105.1105.6-0.4
15 Portland Trail Blazers81414051%108.0108.5-0.5
16 Miami Heat81404149%103.1102.1+1.0
17 Chicago Bulls81404149%102.8102.8-0.0
18 Denver Nuggets81394248%111.7111.3+0.4
19 Detroit Pistons81374446%101.2102.3-1.1
20 Charlotte Hornets82364644%104.9104.7+0.2
21 New Orleans Pelicans81334841%104.4106.5-2.2
22 Dallas Mavericks81324940%97.9100.9-3.0
23 Sacramento Kings81324940%102.9106.6-3.7
24 Minnesota Timberwolves81315038%105.4106.5-1.1
25 New York Knicks81305137%104.2108.0-3.7
26 Philadelphia 76ers81285335%102.3108.1-5.8
27 Orlando Magic81285335%100.9107.6-6.7
28 Los Angeles Lakers81265532%104.7111.5-6.8
29 Phoenix Suns82245829%107.7113.3-5.6
30 Brooklyn Nets81206125%106.2112.5-6.3
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 Magic38212826113
Detroit Pistons17323228109
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