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Orlando Magic vs Detroit Pistons Result & Analysis

Date: Sat 29 Jan 2022
Tip-off: 00:00
Final 119-103
39-19 28-32 25-24 27-28
Position#29
Record9-40
FormLLLWL
Points / game102.1
Allowed / game110.6
vs
Position#28
Record11-36
FormLWLLL
Points / game102.0
Allowed / game111.6
USANBA· Amway Center
NBA2021-22
Meetings · Orlando Magic v Detroit Pistons
24 Nov 2026
ORL v DET
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DET134
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DET103
23 Feb 2021
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DET96
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DET112
30 Dec 2018
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DET107
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DET89
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DET109
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DET87
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DET108
27 Mar 2015
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DET111
30 Dec 2014
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DET109
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ORL112
DET98
27 Dec 2013
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DET92
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DET104
21 Nov 2012
ORL90
DET74
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ORL119
DET89
24 Jan 2011
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DET103
30 Nov 2010
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DET79
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ORL116
DET91
06 Nov 2009
ORL110
DET103
27 Feb 2009
ORL85
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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
Detroit Pistons
#28
L
92-97
92
97
-5
82avg 92
A09/01
NBA
Washington Wizards
#21
L
100-102
100
102
-2
82avg 92
H09/01
NBA
Washington Wizards
#21
L
106-112
106
112
-6
98avg 92
A13/01
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#15
W
116-109
116
109
+7
115avg 92
A15/01
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#7
L
92-108
92
108
-16
81avg 92
A16/01
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#25
L
88-98
88
98
-10
75avg 92
H18/01
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#8
L
110-123
110
123
-13
101avg 92
A20/01
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#23
L
105-116
105
116
-11
94avg 92
H22/01
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#13
W
114-95
114
95
+19
112avg 92
H23/01
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#18
L
102-111
102
111
-9
96avg 92
H27/01
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
26-31
19-21
28-21
19-24
26-20
23-22
22-25
29-35
16-33
27-19
29-32
34-28
35-36
26-27
27-28
28-18
23-32
20-23
25-30
24-23
17-22
23-32
21-27
27-17
21-25
36-22
23-47
30-29
27-24
35-30
16-31
27-31
23-19
30-18
32-37
29-21
25-23
23-26
30-27
24-35
209.6Avg total
102.5Scored
107.1Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (49)102.1110.6212.7-8.518%
Season at home (21)100.5111.0211.5-10.514%
Season away (28)103.2110.3213.5-7.021%
Last 10 (10)102.5107.1209.6-4.620%
Last 5 (5)103.8108.6212.4-4.820%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (26)102.3110.1212.4-7.819%
vs Similar ◀ (4)106.5113.8220.2-7.20%
vs Weakerno games
This opponent (Detroit Pistons) is Similar. The matching 'vs' row is the one to weigh.
Detroit PistonsUSALast 10 – points for & against
Opponent
Position
Result
Score
Points
Margin
🔥 FormPistons
Date
Competition
Orlando Magic
#29
W
97-92
97
92
+5
90avg 95
H09/01
NBA
Utah Jazz
#9
W
126-116
126
116
+10
120avg 95
H11/01
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#13
L
87-133
87
133
-46
67avg 95
A12/01
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#10
W
103-87
103
87
+16
97avg 95
H15/01
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#1
L
108-135
108
135
-27
95avg 95
H16/01
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#2
L
86-102
86
102
-16
73avg 95
A19/01
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#24
W
133-131
133
131
+2
126avg 95
A20/01
NBA
Utah Jazz
#9
L
101-111
101
111
-10
89avg 95
A22/01
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#11
L
111-117
111
117
-6
111avg 95
A24/01
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#11
L
105-110
105
110
-5
88avg 95
H26/01
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
31-26
21-19
21-28
24-19
21-35
27-26
40-23
38-32
27-28
25-33
14-36
21-36
31-27
25-16
27-23
20-21
35-39
19-25
28-39
26-32
22-33
16-33
25-17
23-19
33-26
33-45
39-32
28-28
26-27
26-33
30-27
19-24
30-29
30-31
16-32
35-25
32-34
27-35
26-28
20-13
219.1Avg total
105.7Scored
113.4Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (47)102.0111.6213.6-9.623%
Season at home (22)102.7107.6210.4-4.932%
Season away (25)101.4115.1216.5-13.616%
Last 10 (10)105.7113.4219.1-7.740%
Last 5 (5)107.2114.2221.4-7.020%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (25)103.2114.0217.2-10.820%
vs Similar ◀ (5)106.4112.6219.0-6.240%
vs Weakerno games
This opponent (Orlando Magic) is Similar. 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: -2.6-2.6Q1: -1.6-1.6Q2Q2: +2.2+2.2Q2: -4.7-4.7Q3Q3: -5.2-5.2Q3: -1.9-1.9Q4Q4: +1.0+1.0Q4: +0.5+0.5
-6-3+0+3+6Q1Q1: -2.6-2.6Q1: -1.6-1.6Q2Q2: +2.2+2.2Q2: -4.7-4.7Q3Q3: -5.2-5.2Q3: -1.9-1.9Q4Q4: +1.0+1.0Q4: +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
Detroit Pistons
#28
L
45-52
45
52
-7
A09/01
NBA
Washington Wizards
#21
W
49-42
49
42
+7
H09/01
NBA
Washington Wizards
#21
L
43-52
43
52
-9
A13/01
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#15
L
61-63
61
63
-2
A15/01
NBA
Dallas Mavericks
#7
L
43-55
43
55
-12
A16/01
NBA
Portland Trail Blazers
#25
L
40-54
40
54
-14
H18/01
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#8
W
57-47
57
47
+10
A20/01
NBA
Los Angeles Lakers
#23
W
62-54
62
54
+8
H22/01
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#13
W
53-37
53
37
+16
H23/01
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#18
L
48-49
48
49
-1
H27/01
NBA
100.6Avg total
50.1Scored
50.5Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)49.153.8102.8-4.727%-
Last 30 at home (13)50.056.6106.6-6.623%-
Last 30 away (17)48.451.699.9-3.229%-
Last 10 (10)50.150.5100.6-0.440%-
Last 5 (5)52.048.2100.2+3.860%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (26)48.653.2101.8-4.627%-
vs Similar ◀ (4)52.057.5109.5-5.525%-
vs Weakerno games
This opponent (Detroit Pistons) is Similar. 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
Orlando Magic
#29
W
52-45
52
45
+7
H09/01
NBA
Utah Jazz
#9
L
48-61
48
61
-13
H11/01
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#13
L
52-61
52
61
-9
A12/01
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#10
W
56-43
56
43
+13
H15/01
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#1
L
54-64
54
64
-10
H16/01
NBA
Golden State Warriors
#2
L
38-66
38
66
-28
A19/01
NBA
Sacramento Kings
#24
L
66-71
66
71
-5
A20/01
NBA
Utah Jazz
#9
L
52-60
52
60
-8
A22/01
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#11
D
60-60
60
60
+0
A24/01
NBA
Denver Nuggets
#11
L
59-69
59
69
-10
H26/01
NBA
113.7Avg total
53.7Scored
60.0Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)52.359.2111.6-6.920%-
Last 30 at home (12)53.155.1108.2-2.033%-
Last 30 away (18)51.862.0113.8-10.211%-
Last 10 (10)53.760.0113.7-6.320%-
Last 5 (5)55.065.2120.2-10.20%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (25)51.859.8111.6-8.016%-
vs Similar ◀ (5)55.056.4111.4-1.440%-
vs Weakerno games
This opponent (Orlando Magic) is Similar. 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: 102.5 points a game scored
🏀🏀52%
🏀🏀🏀33%
🏀15%
🏀🏀 2-pointers53.2 pts a game · 52% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers34.2 pts a game · 33% of the points
🏀 Free throws15.1 pts a game · 15% of the points
League average for comparison: 110.2 points a game
51%
34%
15%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers52.126.6
51.1%
53.1%53.2
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers34.811.4
32.8%
35.3%34.2
🏀 Free throws19.615.1
77.0%
77.4%15.1
They take 86.9 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 34.8 of them are 3-pointers, so 40% of their shots are threes (league average: 40%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.
Detroit Pistonstheir own shots, last 10 games

Where their points come from

Detroit Pistons: 105.7 points a game scored
🏀🏀52%
🏀🏀🏀32%
🏀16%
🏀🏀 2-pointers55.4 pts a game · 52% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers33.6 pts a game · 32% of the points
🏀 Free throws16.7 pts a game · 16% of the points
League average for comparison: 110.2 points a game
51%
34%
15%

Shooting by shot type

Shot typeAttempts per gameMade per gameAccuracy
(made ÷ attempts)
League accuracyPoints per game
🏀🏀 2-pointers54.327.7
51.0%
53.1%55.4
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers32.411.2
34.6%
35.3%33.6
🏀 Free throws21.516.7
77.7%
77.4%16.7
They take 86.7 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 32.4 of them are 3-pointers, so 37% of their shots are threes (league average: 40%). Accuracy is green when it beats the league average.

💪 9. Team Strengths

Side by side

Last 10/10 games with a box score before 29 Jan 2022 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Orlando Magic
LWLLLLWLLL
Detroit Pistons
LLLWLLWLWW
#29
League position
#28
-4.6
Net rating
-7.7
101.9
Offensive rating
106.0
106.5
Defensive rating
113.7
50.3%
Effective FG%
51.3%
51.3%
Opp. effective FG%
53.7%
13.0%
Turnover %
12.4%
16.8%
Off. rebound %
20.4%
0.23
Free-throw rate
0.25
32.8%
3-point %
34.6%
66.3%
Assist %
60.9%
20%
Form (last 10/10)
40%

Profile

Offence101.9 · 106.0Defence106.5 · 113.7Shooting50.3% · 51.3%3-point %32.8% · 34.6%Ball care13.0% · 12.4%Off. rebounds16.8% · 20.4%Free throws0.23 · 0.25Form (last 10/10)20% · 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
4
Orlando Magic wins
6
Detroit Pistons wins
DateH/AOpponentScore
27/01/22HLos Angeles Clippers102-111
23/01/22HChicago Bulls114-95
22/01/22HLos Angeles Lakers105-116
20/01/22APhiladelphia 76ers110-123
18/01/22HPortland Trail Blazers88-98
16/01/22ADallas Mavericks92-108
15/01/22ACharlotte Hornets116-109
13/01/22AWashington Wizards106-112
09/01/22HWashington Wizards100-102
09/01/22ADetroit Pistons92-97
DateH/AOpponentScore
26/01/22HDenver Nuggets105-110
24/01/22ADenver Nuggets111-117
22/01/22AUtah Jazz101-111
20/01/22ASacramento Kings133-131
19/01/22AGolden State Warriors86-102
16/01/22HPhoenix Suns108-135
15/01/22HToronto Raptors103-87
12/01/22AChicago Bulls87-133
11/01/22HUtah Jazz126-116
09/01/22HOrlando Magic97-92

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Orlando Magic
NBA 2021-22
Recent: 2 Wins / 8 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLLLWL18%
HomeLLLWL14%
AwayLLWLL21%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games492128
Win %18%14%21%
Points / game102.1100.5103.2
Allowed / game110.6111.0110.3
Point differential-8.5-10.5-7.0
Avg total212.7211.5213.5
Over main line---
Win by 10+4%5%4%
Close games (≤5 pts) won10% (10)50% (2)0% (8)
Overtime %2%0%4%
Detroit Pistons
NBA 2021-22
Recent: 4 Wins / 6 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLWLLL23%
HomeWWWLL32%
AwayLLWLL16%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games472225
Win %23%32%16%
Points / game102.0102.7101.4
Allowed / game111.6107.6115.1
Point differential-9.6-4.9-13.6
Avg total213.6210.4216.5
Over main line---
Win by 10+6%14%0%
Close games (≤5 pts) won33% (9)33% (6)33% (3)
Overtime %4%9%0%
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 Phoenix Suns4738981%112.4104.4+7.9
2 Golden State Warriors49361373%110.2101.9+8.2
3 Memphis Grizzlies50331766%111.8108.4+3.3
4 Miami Heat48311765%108.6103.9+4.7
5 Chicago Bulls47301764%110.4108.6+1.8
6 Utah Jazz49301961%113.8107.2+6.6
7 Cleveland Cavaliers49301961%107.1102.2+4.9
8 Philadelphia 76ers48291960%107.7105.3+2.4
9 Brooklyn Nets48291960%112.0110.0+1.9
10 Milwaukee Bucks50302060%111.8108.3+3.5
11 Dallas Mavericks49282157%105.5103.3+2.3
12 Denver Nuggets47262155%108.3107.1+1.2
13 Charlotte Hornets49272255%114.9114.6+0.3
14 Boston Celtics49252451%108.0104.9+3.1
15 Minnesota Timberwolves48242450%111.0110.2+0.8
16 Toronto Raptors46232350%107.1106.4+0.8
17 Los Angeles Clippers50252550%105.6106.5-1.0
18 Los Angeles Lakers49242549%110.7112.2-1.4
19 Washington Wizards48232548%107.9110.0-2.1
20 New York Knicks49232647%103.8104.4-0.7
21 Atlanta Hawks47222547%111.4111.5-0.1
22 Portland Trail Blazers48202842%108.5112.4-3.9
23 New Orleans Pelicans47182938%105.7109.9-4.1
24 San Antonio Spurs49183137%110.9111.1-0.2
25 Sacramento Kings50183236%109.7114.9-5.2
26 Indiana Pacers49173235%108.6110.2-1.6
27 Oklahoma City Thunder47143330%100.6107.9-7.3
28 Houston Rockets48143429%108.2116.7-8.4
29 Detroit Pistons47113623%102.0111.6-9.6
30 Orlando Magic4994018%102.1110.6-8.5
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 Magic39282527119
Detroit Pistons19322428103
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