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Orlando Magic vs Detroit Pistons Result & Analysis

Date: Tue 17 Aug 2021
Tip-off: 00:00
Final 78-79
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USANBA - Las Vegas Summer League
Other2021
Meetings · Orlando Magic v Detroit Pistons
24 Nov 2026
ORL v DET
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DET105
06 Apr 2026
ORL123
DET107
01 Mar 2026
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DET106
25 Jan 2025
ORL121
DET113
23 Nov 2024
ORL111
DET100
03 Mar 2024
ORL113
DET91
08 Dec 2023
ORL123
DET91
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ORL128
DET102
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DET106
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ORL120
DET134
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ORL119
DET103
16 Aug 2021
ORL78
DET79
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
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Sections

🎯 1. Model Analysis

Orlando Magic winLost
-no forecast
Best oddsnone
Implied-
Edge-
Detroit Pistons winWon
-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
Memphis Grizzlies
#14
L
75-92
75
92
-17
63avg 94
A01/05
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#14
W
112-111
112
111
+1
99avg 94
H02/05
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#29
W
119-112
119
112
+7
116avg 94
A03/05
NBA
Boston Celtics
#16
L
96-132
96
132
-36
80avg 94
H05/05
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#21
L
112-122
112
122
-10
94avg 94
A08/05
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#25
L
96-128
96
128
-32
80avg 94
H09/05
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#5
L
102-114
102
114
-12
88avg 94
A12/05
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#10
L
93-116
93
116
-23
82avg 94
A13/05
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#2
L
97-122
97
122
-25
86avg 94
A15/05
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#2
L
117-128
117
128
-11
115avg 94
A16/05
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
20-19
23-20
15-36
17-17
29-36
17-24
30-25
36-26
21-26
30-22
37-30
31-34
27-39
18-24
30-37
21-32
31-26
31-34
27-34
23-28
19-34
25-40
25-33
27-21
22-29
26-30
23-20
31-35
16-29
25-32
30-32
22-23
24-27
19-39
26-30
28-26
26-32
39-28
25-39
27-29
219.6Avg total
101.9Scored
117.7Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Seasonno games
Season at homeno games
Season awayno games
Last 10 (10)101.9117.7219.6-15.820%
Last 5 (5)101.0121.6222.6-20.60%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (27)103.1116.2219.3-13.122%
vs Similar (3)105.0115.3220.3-10.333%
vs Weakerno games
Detroit PistonsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormPistons
Date
Competition
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
Orlando Magic
#28
L
112-119
112
119
-7
100avg 98
H03/05
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#21
L
99-102
99
102
-3
90avg 98
H04/05
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#14
W
111-97
111
97
+14
106avg 98
H07/05
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#2
L
104-118
104
118
-14
97avg 98
A08/05
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#19
L
96-108
96
108
-12
85avg 98
H10/05
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#25
L
100-119
100
119
-19
97avg 98
H11/05
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#6
L
91-104
91
104
-13
79avg 98
H15/05
NBA
Miami Heat
#15
L
107-120
107
120
-13
95avg 98
H17/05
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
26-26
28-34
29-26
22-29
18-26
24-32
28-21
24-28
26-21
22-30
30-37
34-31
28-30
21-23
23-25
27-24
31-32
27-17
20-21
33-27
17-34
26-22
30-33
31-29
18-28
21-29
29-26
28-25
20-30
20-32
25-24
35-33
25-29
28-28
21-30
17-17
13-32
34-37
24-26
36-25
212.8Avg total
101.9Scored
110.9Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Seasonno games
Season at homeno games
Season awayno games
Last 10 (10)101.9110.9212.8-9.010%
Last 5 (5)99.6113.8213.4-14.20%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (13)105.0114.8219.8-9.815%
vs Similar (13)103.8108.9212.8-5.123%
vs Weaker (4)115.8109.0224.8+6.875%

📊 3. Team Totals

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⚖️ 4. Spread

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⏱️ 5. Quarters & Halves

Quarter by quarter

-8-4+0+4+8Q1Q1: -6.2-6.2Q1: -6.6-6.6Q2Q2: -4.0-4.0Q2: -3.3-3.3Q3Q3: -4.8-4.8Q3: -1.0-1.0Q4Q4: -0.8-0.8Q4: +1.9+1.9
-8-4+0+4+8Q1Q1: -6.2-6.2Q1: -6.6-6.6Q2Q2: -4.0-4.0Q2: -3.3-3.3Q3Q3: -4.8-4.8Q3: -1.0-1.0Q4Q4: -0.8-0.8Q4: +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
Memphis Grizzlies
#14
W
43-39
43
39
+4
A01/05
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#14
L
46-60
46
60
-14
H02/05
NBA
Detroit Pistons
#29
W
51-48
51
48
+3
A03/05
NBA
Boston Celtics
#16
L
45-63
45
63
-18
H05/05
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#21
W
62-60
62
60
+2
A08/05
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#25
L
44-74
44
74
-30
H09/05
NBA
Milwaukee Bucks
#5
L
48-59
48
59
-11
A12/05
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#10
L
41-61
41
61
-20
A13/05
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#2
L
43-66
43
66
-23
A15/05
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#2
W
65-60
65
60
+5
A16/05
NBA
107.8Avg total
48.8Scored
59.0Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)49.658.1107.6-8.537%-
Last 30 at home (14)49.962.5112.4-12.614%-
Last 30 away (16)49.354.2103.5-4.956%-
Last 10 (10)48.859.0107.8-10.240%-
Last 5 (5)48.264.0112.2-15.820%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (27)49.458.2107.6-8.833%-
vs Similar (3)51.057.0108.0-6.067%-
vs Weakerno games
Detroit PistonsLast 10 – 1st half points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
Date
Competition
Dallas Mavericks
#9
L
54-60
54
60
-6
H29/04
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#21
L
42-58
42
58
-16
A01/05
NBA
Orlando Magic
#28
L
48-51
48
51
-3
H03/05
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#21
L
49-53
49
53
-4
H04/05
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#14
W
58-49
58
49
+9
H07/05
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#2
L
43-56
43
56
-13
A08/05
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#19
L
39-57
39
57
-18
H10/05
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#25
L
40-62
40
62
-22
H11/05
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#6
L
53-57
53
57
-4
H15/05
NBA
Miami Heat
#15
L
47-69
47
69
-22
H17/05
NBA
104.5Avg total
47.3Scored
57.2Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)52.356.6108.9-4.430%-
Last 30 at home (17)51.954.6106.5-2.735%-
Last 30 away (13)52.859.3112.1-6.523%-
Last 10 (10)47.357.2104.5-9.910%-
Last 5 (5)44.460.2104.6-15.80%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (13)52.458.0110.4-5.623%-
vs Similar (13)51.056.8107.8-5.831%-
vs Weaker (4)56.051.8107.8+4.250%-
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🎯 8. Shooting Profile

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

Where their points come from

Orlando Magic: 101.9 points a game scored
🏀🏀53%
🏀🏀🏀27%
🏀20%
🏀🏀 2-pointers54.4 pts a game · 53% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers27.6 pts a game · 27% of the points
🏀 Free throws19.9 pts a game · 20% of the points

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers59.127.2
46.0%
-54.4
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers28.99.2
31.8%
-27.6
🏀 Free throws25.519.9
78.0%
-19.9
They take 88.0 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 28.9 of them are 3-pointers, so 33% of their shots are threes. Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Detroit Pistonstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Detroit Pistons: 101.9 points a game scored
🏀🏀55%
🏀🏀🏀30%
🏀15%
🏀🏀 2-pointers56.2 pts a game · 55% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers30.9 pts a game · 30% of the points
🏀 Free throws14.8 pts a game · 15% of the points

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers51.328.1
54.8%
-56.2
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers31.710.3
32.5%
-30.9
🏀 Free throws21.214.8
69.8%
-14.8
They take 83.0 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 31.7 of them are 3-pointers, so 38% of their shots are threes. Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 17 Aug 2021 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Orlando Magic
LLLLLLLWWL
Detroit Pistons
LLLLLWLLLL
-15.5
Net rating
-9.1
99.8
Offensive rating
103.2
115.2
Defensive rating
112.3
46.6%
Effective FG%
52.5%
53.1%
Opp. effective FG%
54.1%
12.9%
Turnover %
14.7%
21.7%
Off. rebound %
18.4%
0.29
Free-throw rate
0.26
31.8%
3-point %
32.5%
55.2%
Assist %
60.9%
20%
Form (last 10/10)
10%

Profile

Form (last 10/10)20% · 10%
■ 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
16/05/21APhiladelphia 76ers117-128
15/05/21APhiladelphia 76ers97-122
13/05/21AAtlanta Hawks93-116
12/05/21AMilwaukee Bucks102-114
09/05/21HMinnesota Timberwolves96-128
08/05/21ACharlotte Hornets112-122
05/05/21HBoston Celtics96-132
03/05/21ADetroit Pistons119-112
02/05/21HMemphis Grizzlies112-111
01/05/21AMemphis Grizzlies75-92
DateH/AOpponentScore
17/05/21HMiami Heat107-120
15/05/21HDenver Nuggets91-104
11/05/21HMinnesota Timberwolves100-119
10/05/21HChicago Bulls96-108
08/05/21APhiladelphia 76ers104-118
07/05/21HMemphis Grizzlies111-97
04/05/21HCharlotte Hornets99-102
03/05/21HOrlando Magic112-119
01/05/21ACharlotte Hornets94-107
29/04/21HDallas Mavericks105-115

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Orlando Magic
NBA - Las Vegas Summer League 2021
Recent: 2 Wins / 8 Losses (last 10)
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Detroit Pistons
NBA - Las Vegas Summer League 2021
Recent: 1 Wins / 9 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
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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

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📋 13. Box Score

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Orlando Magic1521182478
Detroit Pistons2519142179
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