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Orlando Magic vs Detroit Pistons Result & Analysis

Date: Mon 22 Feb 2021
Tip-off: 00:00
Final 105-96
28-26 28-22 27-28 22-20
Position#28
Record14-20
FormLWLWW
Points / game106.6
Allowed / game112.0
vs
Position#29
Record10-23
FormLWWLL
Points / game106.5
Allowed / game110.0
USANBA· Amway Center
NBA2020-21
Meetings · Orlando Magic v Detroit Pistons
24 Nov 2026
ORL v DET
upcoming
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DET88
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ORL113
DET105
06 Apr 2026
ORL123
DET107
01 Mar 2026
ORL92
DET106
25 Jan 2025
ORL121
DET113
23 Nov 2024
ORL111
DET100
03 Mar 2024
ORL113
DET91
08 Dec 2023
ORL123
DET91
02 Apr 2023
ORL128
DET102
23 Feb 2023
ORL108
DET106
17 Mar 2022
ORL120
DET134
28 Jan 2022
ORL119
DET103
23 Feb 2021
ORL93
DET105
21 Feb 2021
ORL105
DET96
12 Feb 2020
ORL116
DET112
30 Dec 2018
ORL109
DET107
07 Nov 2018
ORL96
DET103
02 Mar 2018
ORL115
DET106
28 Dec 2017
ORL102
DET89
12 Apr 2017
ORL113
DET109
24 Mar 2017
ORL115
DET87
06 Apr 2016
ORL104
DET108
27 Mar 2015
ORL97
DET111
30 Dec 2014
ORL86
DET109
05 Feb 2014
ORL112
DET98
27 Dec 2013
ORL109
DET92
27 Jan 2013
ORL102
DET104
21 Nov 2012
ORL90
DET74
09 Apr 2012
ORL119
DET89
24 Jan 2011
ORL96
DET103
30 Nov 2010
ORL90
DET79
17 Feb 2010
ORL116
DET91
06 Nov 2009
ORL110
DET103
27 Feb 2009
ORL85
DET93
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
Toronto Raptors
#24
L
102-115
102
115
-13
92avg 101
A01/02
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#24
L
108-123
108
123
-15
101avg 101
H03/02
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#19
W
123-119
123
119
+4
123avg 101
H06/02
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#19
L
92-118
92
118
-26
76avg 101
H07/02
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#12
L
97-106
97
106
-9
no box
A10/02
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#13
L
105-111
105
111
-6
88avg 101
A12/02
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#23
W
123-112
123
112
+11
115avg 101
A13/02
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#3
L
90-109
90
109
-19
72avg 101
A15/02
NBA
New York Knicks
#11
W
107-89
107
89
+18
102avg 101
H18/02
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#13
W
124-120
124
120
+4
122avg 101
H20/02
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
15-27
29-31
29-26
29-31
31-33
29-31
22-32
26-27
33-31
33-25
26-25
31-38
31-31
12-30
21-34
28-23
19-31
24-19
30-34
24-22
19-29
36-18
25-37
25-27
33-33
31-26
33-28
26-25
16-28
19-24
25-32
30-25
23-32
30-24
30-14
24-19
37-34
27-17
29-43
31-26
219.3Avg total
107.1Scored
112.2Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (34)106.6112.0218.6-5.441%
Season at home (17)106.9111.2218.1-4.247%
Season away (17)106.3112.8219.1-6.535%
Last 10 (10)107.1112.2219.3-5.140%
Last 5 (5)109.8108.2218.0+1.660%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (24)106.5113.3219.8-6.933%
vs Similar (6)102.0103.3205.3-1.367%
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
Golden State Warriors
#13
L
91-118
91
118
-27
76avg 95
A31/01
NBA
Utah Jazz
#1
L
105-117
105
117
-12
90avg 95
A03/02
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#3
L
92-109
92
109
-17
74avg 95
A06/02
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#8
L
129-135 OT
129
135
-6
119avg 95
A07/02
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#4
W
122-111
122
111
+11
no box
H10/02
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#17
L
95-111
95
111
-16
85avg 95
H12/02
NBA
Boston Celtics
#16
W
108-102
108
102
+6
104avg 95
A13/02
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#20
W
123-112
123
112
+11
123avg 95
H15/02
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#19
L
102-105
102
105
-3
88avg 95
A18/02
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#14
L
95-109
95
109
-14
89avg 95
A20/02
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
17-29
28-35
23-30
23-24
22-33
24-36
31-25
28-23
24-27
20-30
24-30
24-22
29-27
25-36
24-25
28-18
38-26
25-28
31-32
28-25
19-28
33-24
18-30
25-29
27-23
27-29
28-20
26-30
30-40
34-22
33-27
26-23
35-27
26-16
12-27
29-35
17-35
26-18
30-31
22-25
219.1Avg total
106.2Scored
112.9Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (33)106.5110.0216.5-3.530%
Season at home (16)106.2106.1212.3+0.144%
Season away (17)106.8113.6220.4-6.918%
Last 10 (10)106.2112.9219.1-6.730%
Last 5 (5)104.6107.8212.4-3.240%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (21)108.8112.9221.7-4.133%
vs Similar (7)103.3106.0209.3-2.714%
vs Weaker ◀ (2)113.0125.0238.0-12.00%
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

-6-3+0+3+6Q1Q1: -5.2-5.2Q1: -3.7-3.7Q2Q2: +2.5+2.5Q2: -0.6-0.6Q3Q3: -3.5-3.5Q3: -2.3-2.3Q4Q4: +1.1+1.1Q4: +0.5+0.5
-6-3+0+3+6Q1Q1: -5.2-5.2Q1: -3.7-3.7Q2Q2: +2.5+2.5Q2: -0.6-0.6Q3Q3: -3.5-3.5Q3: -2.3-2.3Q4Q4: +1.1+1.1Q4: +0.5+0.5
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
Toronto Raptors
#24
L
44-58
44
58
-14
A01/02
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#24
L
60-64
60
64
-4
H03/02
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#19
W
66-56
66
56
+10
H06/02
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#19
L
43-61
43
61
-18
H07/02
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#12
L
43-50
43
50
-7
A10/02
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#13
W
55-47
55
47
+8
A12/02
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#23
W
64-59
64
59
+5
A13/02
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#3
L
35-52
35
52
-17
A15/02
NBA
New York Knicks
#11
L
53-56
53
56
-3
H18/02
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#13
W
64-51
64
51
+13
H20/02
NBA
108.1Avg total
52.7Scored
55.4Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)51.356.2107.6-4.940%-
Last 30 at home (15)53.357.1110.4-3.747%-
Last 30 away (15)49.355.4104.7-6.133%-
Last 10 (10)52.755.4108.1-2.740%-
Last 5 (5)54.253.0107.2+1.260%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger ◀ (24)52.557.2109.6-4.738%-
vs Similar (6)46.852.599.3-5.750%-
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
Golden State Warriors
#13
L
45-64
45
64
-19
A31/01
NBA
Utah Jazz
#1
L
46-69
46
69
-23
A03/02
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#3
L
44-57
44
57
-13
A06/02
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#8
L
54-63
54
63
-9
A07/02
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#4
W
63-54
63
54
+9
H10/02
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#17
D
52-52
52
52
+0
H12/02
NBA
Boston Celtics
#16
W
54-52
54
52
+2
A13/02
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#20
W
64-62
64
62
+2
H15/02
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#19
W
61-43
61
43
+18
A18/02
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#14
L
43-53
43
53
-10
A20/02
NBA
109.5Avg total
52.6Scored
56.9Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)53.457.2110.6-3.840%-
Last 30 at home (14)54.355.1109.4-0.843%-
Last 30 away (16)52.659.0111.6-6.438%-
Last 10 (10)52.656.9109.5-4.340%-
Last 5 (5)54.852.4107.2+2.460%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (21)53.058.2111.2-5.138%-
vs Similar (7)54.154.3108.4-0.143%-
vs Weaker ◀ (2)54.556.5111.0-2.050%-
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: 106.9 points a game scored
🏀🏀50%
🏀🏀🏀35%
🏀15%
🏀🏀 2-pointers53.8 pts a game · 50% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers37.5 pts a game · 35% of the points
🏀 Free throws15.6 pts a game · 15% 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-pointers55.626.9
48.4%
52.8%53.8
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers34.212.5
36.5%
36.6%37.5
🏀 Free throws20.015.6
78.0%
77.7%15.6
They take 89.8 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 34.2 of them are 3-pointers, so 38% of their shots are threes (league average: 39%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Detroit Pistonstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Detroit Pistons: 106.2 points a game scored
🏀🏀51%
🏀🏀🏀32%
🏀17%
🏀🏀 2-pointers54.2 pts a game · 51% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers33.9 pts a game · 32% of the points
🏀 Free throws18.1 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-pointers51.127.1
53.0%
52.8%54.2
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers34.411.3
32.8%
36.6%33.9
🏀 Free throws23.518.1
77.0%
77.7%18.1
They take 85.5 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 34.4 of them are 3-pointers, so 40% 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 22 Feb 2021 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Orlando Magic
WWLWLLLWLL
Detroit Pistons
LLWWLWLLLL
#28
League position
#29
-5.3
Net rating
-6.7
106.3
Offensive rating
106.4
111.5
Defensive rating
113.1
50.8%
Effective FG%
51.5%
54.1%
Opp. effective FG%
55.3%
12.1%
Turnover %
14.3%
21.1%
Off. rebound %
23.1%
0.22
Free-throw rate
0.27
36.5%
3-point %
32.8%
57.4%
Assist %
61.5%
40%
Form (last 10/10)
30%

Profile

Offence106.3 · 106.4Defence111.5 · 113.1Shooting50.8% · 51.5%3-point %36.5% · 32.8%Ball care12.1% · 14.3%Off. rebounds21.1% · 23.1%Free throws0.22 · 0.27Form (last 10/10)40% · 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
5
Orlando Magic wins
5
Detroit Pistons wins
DateH/AOpponentScore
20/02/21HGolden State Warriors124-120
18/02/21HNew York Knicks107-89
15/02/21APhoenix Suns90-109
13/02/21ASacramento Kings123-112
12/02/21AGolden State Warriors105-111
10/02/21APortland Trail Blazers97-106
07/02/21HChicago Bulls92-118
06/02/21HChicago Bulls123-119
03/02/21HToronto Raptors108-123
01/02/21AToronto Raptors102-115
DateH/AOpponentScore
20/02/21AMemphis Grizzlies95-109
18/02/21AChicago Bulls102-105
15/02/21HNew Orleans Pelicans123-112
13/02/21ABoston Celtics108-102
12/02/21HIndiana Pacers95-111
10/02/21HBrooklyn Nets122-111
07/02/21ALos Angeles Lakers129-135 OT
06/02/21APhoenix Suns92-109
03/02/21AUtah Jazz105-117
31/01/21AGolden State Warriors91-118

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Orlando Magic
NBA 2020-21
Recent: 4 Wins / 6 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLWLWW41%
HomeLWLWW47%
AwayLLLWL35%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games341717
Win %41%47%35%
Points / game106.6106.9106.3
Allowed / game112.0111.2112.8
Point differential-5.4-4.2-6.5
Avg total218.6218.1219.1
Over main line---
Win by 10+18%18%18%
Close games (≤5 pts) won71% (7)75% (4)67% (3)
Overtime %3%0%6%
Detroit Pistons
NBA 2020-21
Recent: 3 Wins / 7 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLWWLL30%
HomeWWWLW44%
AwayLLWLL18%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games331617
Win %30%44%18%
Points / game106.5106.2106.8
Allowed / game110.0106.1113.6
Point differential-3.5+0.1-6.9
Avg total216.5212.3220.4
Over main line---
Win by 10+18%25%12%
Close games (≤5 pts) won29% (7)40% (5)0% (2)
Overtime %12%12%12%
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 Jazz3327682%115.8105.8+10.0
2 Los Angeles Lakers3526974%111.7105.1+6.6
3 Philadelphia 76ers32221069%114.2110.9+3.3
4 Los Angeles Clippers34221265%113.9109.2+4.7
5 Brooklyn Nets33211264%120.9116.3+4.6
6 Phoenix Suns33191458%111.5108.5+3.0
7 Portland Trail Blazers33191458%114.5115.7-1.2
8 Denver Nuggets32181456%115.9110.3+5.7
9 Memphis Grizzlies30161453%112.1111.8+0.3
10 San Antonio Spurs30161453%110.4112.4-1.9
11 Golden State Warriors34181653%114.1112.4+1.6
12 Milwaukee Bucks33171652%118.0112.9+5.1
13 Toronto Raptors33171652%112.8110.4+2.5
14 New York Knicks34171750%103.1102.0+1.1
15 Chicago Bulls33161748%113.8114.1-0.2
16 Dallas Mavericks31151648%113.8114.6-0.8
17 New Orleans Pelicans32151747%115.2114.3+0.8
18 Indiana Pacers32151747%112.7111.9+0.8
19 Boston Celtics32151747%109.8109.8-0.1
20 Charlotte Hornets33151845%111.1111.7-0.6
21 Houston Rockets32141844%109.9110.2-0.3
22 Miami Heat32141844%106.7109.9-3.2
23 Atlanta Hawks33141942%112.9113.6-0.6
24 Sacramento Kings33141942%113.3118.8-5.5
25 Orlando Magic34142041%106.6112.0-5.4
26 Oklahoma City Thunder32122038%107.1113.0-5.9
27 Washington Wizards30111937%112.6117.6-5.0
28 Cleveland Cavaliers34122235%103.4112.5-9.1
29 Detroit Pistons33102330%106.5110.0-3.5
30 Minnesota Timberwolves3382524%108.3115.5-7.3
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 Magic28282722105
Detroit Pistons2622282096
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