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Orlando Magic vs Detroit Pistons Result & Analysis

Date: Thu 17 Mar 2022
Tip-off: 23:00
Final 120-134
39-37 23-36 32-33 26-28
Position#29
Record18-52
FormLWWLL
Points / game104.2
Allowed / game112.2
vs
Position#28
Record18-51
FormWLLLL
Points / game103.5
Allowed / game112.3
USANBA· Amway Center
NBA2021-22
Meetings · Orlando Magic v Detroit Pistons
24 Nov 2026
ORL v DET
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DET105
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DET107
01 Mar 2026
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DET106
25 Jan 2025
ORL121
DET113
23 Nov 2024
ORL111
DET100
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DET91
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DET91
02 Apr 2023
ORL128
DET102
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ORL108
DET106
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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
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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 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
Houston Rockets
#30
W
119-111
119
111
+8
116avg 93
H26/02
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#26
W
119-103
119
103
+16
108avg 93
H01/03
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#26
L
114-122 OT
114
122
-8
104avg 93
H03/03
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#10
W
103-97
103
97
+6
95avg 93
A05/03
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#3
L
96-124
96
124
-28
87avg 93
A06/03
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#1
L
99-102
99
102
-3
86avg 93
H09/03
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#20
W
108-102
108
102
+6
108avg 93
A10/03
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#12
W
118-110
118
110
+8
119avg 93
H12/03
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#8
L
114-116 OT
114
116
-2
109avg 93
H13/03
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#16
L
108-150
108
150
-42
90avg 93
H15/03
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
27-33
31-18
28-32
33-28
31-32
24-24
35-19
29-28
31-22
31-36
29-18
19-34
27-23
21-16
24-21
31-37
29-31
16-37
29-29
22-27
22-28
21-25
28-26
28-23
30-17
26-24
25-32
27-29
24-36
36-29
37-28
21-17
29-24
30-23
21-27
24-30
30-48
26-38
33-30
19-34
223.5Avg total
109.8Scored
113.7Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (70)104.2112.2216.4-8.026%
Season at home (33)104.2113.2217.4-9.124%
Season away (37)104.3111.3215.6-6.927%
Last 10 (10)109.8113.7223.5-3.950%
Last 5 (5)109.4116.0225.4-6.640%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (26)107.3115.5222.8-8.231%
vs Similar ◀ (4)109.8101.8211.5+8.075%
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
Boston Celtics
#6
L
104-113
104
113
-9
91avg 95
H26/02
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#15
W
127-126 OT
127
126
+1
116avg 95
A28/02
NBA
Washington Wizards
#21
L
113-116
113
116
-3
103avg 95
A02/03
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#10
W
108-106
108
106
+2
100avg 95
A04/03
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#26
W
111-106
111
106
+5
105avg 95
H05/03
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#17
W
113-110 OT
113
110
+3
104avg 95
H08/03
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#13
L
108-114
108
114
-6
99avg 95
H10/03
NBA
Boston Celtics
#6
L
103-114
103
114
-11
94avg 95
A12/03
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#18
L
102-106
102
106
-4
98avg 95
H13/03
NBA
Miami Heat
#4
L
98-105
98
105
-7
89avg 95
A15/03
NBA
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
26-30
28-26
28-22
22-35
31-28
27-26
24-30
34-32
24-27
40-36
21-24
28-29
31-22
29-35
31-20
17-29
39-32
26-30
24-26
22-18
29-30
30-26
19-20
23-25
26-25
30-28
35-31
17-30
34-32
28-29
28-31
13-22
24-16
29-23
19-31
30-36
22-29
29-28
22-11
25-37
220.3Avg total
108.7Scored
111.6Allowed
SplitScoredAllowedTotalMarginWin %
Season (69)103.5112.3215.8-8.826%
Season at home (34)104.6110.0214.6-5.432%
Season away (35)102.4114.6217.0-12.220%
Last 10 (10)108.7111.6220.3-2.940%
Last 5 (5)104.8109.8214.6-5.020%
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (28)105.1113.6218.7-8.529%
vs Similar ◀ (2)118.0125.0243.0-7.050%
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

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⏱️ 5. Quarters & Halves

Quarter by quarter

-8-4+0+4+8Q1Q1: -1.4-1.4Q1: +1.5+1.5Q2Q2: -0.8-0.8Q2: +0.9+0.9Q3Q3: +2.7+2.7Q3: +0.5+0.5Q4Q4: -3.4-3.4Q4: -6.2-6.2
-8-4+0+4+8Q1Q1: -1.4-1.4Q1: +1.5+1.5Q2Q2: -0.8-0.8Q2: +0.9+0.9Q3Q3: +2.7+2.7Q3: +0.5+0.5Q4Q4: -3.4-3.4Q4: -6.2-6.2
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
Houston Rockets
#30
W
58-51
58
51
+7
H26/02
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#26
L
55-56
55
56
-1
H01/03
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#26
W
62-58
62
58
+4
H03/03
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#10
W
48-39
48
39
+9
A05/03
NBA
Memphis Grizzlies
#3
L
45-68
45
68
-23
A06/03
NBA
Phoenix Suns
#1
L
43-53
43
53
-10
H09/03
NBA
New Orleans Pelicans
#20
W
56-41
56
41
+15
A10/03
NBA
Minnesota Timberwolves
#12
L
60-65
60
65
-5
H12/03
NBA
Philadelphia 76ers
#8
W
59-47
59
47
+12
H13/03
NBA
Brooklyn Nets
#16
L
56-86
56
86
-30
H15/03
NBA
110.6Avg total
54.2Scored
56.4Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)52.955.7108.6-2.840%-
Last 30 at home (17)54.456.4110.8-2.147%-
Last 30 away (13)51.054.8105.8-3.831%-
Last 10 (10)54.256.4110.6-2.250%-
Last 5 (5)54.858.4113.2-3.640%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (26)52.356.5108.8-4.235%-
vs Similar ◀ (4)56.850.8107.5+6.075%-
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
Boston Celtics
#6
L
54-56
54
56
-2
H26/02
NBA
Charlotte Hornets
#15
W
58-54
58
54
+4
A28/02
NBA
Washington Wizards
#21
W
64-63
64
63
+1
A02/03
NBA
Toronto Raptors
#10
W
60-57
60
57
+3
A04/03
NBA
Indiana Pacers
#26
W
65-62
65
62
+3
H05/03
NBA
Atlanta Hawks
#17
W
59-56
59
56
+3
H08/03
NBA
Chicago Bulls
#13
W
56-53
56
53
+3
H10/03
NBA
Boston Celtics
#6
W
62-61
62
61
+1
A12/03
NBA
Los Angeles Clippers
#18
W
53-39
53
39
+14
H13/03
NBA
Miami Heat
#4
L
51-57
51
57
-6
A15/03
NBA
114.0Avg total
58.2Scored
55.8Allowed
1st halfScoredAllowedTotalMarginWon the halfOver main line
Last 30 (30)54.858.8113.6-4.040%-
Last 30 at home (15)55.057.6112.6-2.647%-
Last 30 away (15)54.659.9114.5-5.333%-
Last 10 (10)58.255.8114.0+2.480%-
Last 5 (5)56.253.2109.4+3.080%-
Last 30 games by opponent strength
vs Stronger (28)54.558.0112.6-3.543%-
vs Similar ◀ (2)58.569.0127.5-10.50%-
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: 109.8 points a game scored
🏀🏀48%
🏀🏀🏀35%
🏀17%
🏀🏀 2-pointers53.0 pts a game · 48% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers38.1 pts a game · 35% of the points
🏀 Free throws18.7 pts a game · 17% 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-pointers52.026.5
51.0%
53.1%53.0
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers37.712.7
33.7%
35.3%38.1
🏀 Free throws23.118.7
81.0%
77.4%18.7
They take 89.7 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 37.7 of them are 3-pointers, so 42% 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: 108.7 points a game scored
🏀🏀54%
🏀🏀🏀30%
🏀15%
🏀🏀 2-pointers59.0 pts a game · 54% of the points
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers33.0 pts a game · 30% of the points
🏀 Free throws16.7 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-pointers56.129.5
52.6%
53.1%59.0
🏀🏀🏀 3-pointers32.211.0
34.2%
35.3%33.0
🏀 Free throws21.516.7
77.7%
77.4%16.7
They take 88.3 shots from the field a game (2-pointers + 3-pointers); 32.2 of them are 3-pointers, so 36% 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 17 Mar 2022 (all competitions); ratings are points per 100 possessions. The better figure is green.
Orlando Magic
LLWWLLWLWW
Detroit Pistons
LLLLWWWLWL
#29
League position
#28
-3.7
Net rating
-2.9
105.4
Offensive rating
110.3
109.1
Defensive rating
113.2
50.8%
Effective FG%
52.1%
52.7%
Opp. effective FG%
51.5%
12.5%
Turnover %
12.8%
18.9%
Off. rebound %
27.2%
0.26
Free-throw rate
0.24
33.7%
3-point %
34.2%
62.8%
Assist %
60.0%
50%
Form (last 10/10)
40%

Profile

Offence105.4 · 110.3Defence109.1 · 113.2Shooting50.8% · 52.1%3-point %33.7% · 34.2%Ball care12.5% · 12.8%Off. rebounds18.9% · 27.2%Free throws0.26 · 0.24Form (last 10/10)50% · 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
15/03/22HBrooklyn Nets108-150
13/03/22HPhiladelphia 76ers114-116 OT
12/03/22HMinnesota Timberwolves118-110
10/03/22ANew Orleans Pelicans108-102
09/03/22HPhoenix Suns99-102
06/03/22AMemphis Grizzlies96-124
05/03/22AToronto Raptors103-97
03/03/22HIndiana Pacers114-122 OT
01/03/22HIndiana Pacers119-103
26/02/22HHouston Rockets119-111
DateH/AOpponentScore
15/03/22AMiami Heat98-105
13/03/22HLos Angeles Clippers102-106
12/03/22ABoston Celtics103-114
10/03/22HChicago Bulls108-114
08/03/22HAtlanta Hawks113-110 OT
05/03/22HIndiana Pacers111-106
04/03/22AToronto Raptors108-106
02/03/22AWashington Wizards113-116
28/02/22ACharlotte Hornets127-126 OT
26/02/22HBoston Celtics104-113

📊 11. Overall Statistics

Orlando Magic
NBA 2021-22
Recent: 5 Wins / 5 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallLWWLL26%
HomeLLWLL24%
AwayLLWLW27%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games703337
Win %26%24%27%
Points / game104.2104.2104.3
Allowed / game112.2113.2111.3
Point differential-8.0-9.1-6.9
Avg total216.4217.4215.6
Over main line---
Win by 10+7%9%5%
Close games (≤5 pts) won21% (14)40% (5)11% (9)
Overtime %4%6%3%
Detroit Pistons
NBA 2021-22
Recent: 4 Wins / 6 Losses (last 10)
FormLast 5Win %
OverallWLLLL26%
HomeLWWLL32%
AwayWLWLL20%
StatsOverallHomeAway
Games693435
Win %26%32%20%
Points / game103.5104.6102.4
Allowed / game112.3110.0114.6
Point differential-8.8-5.4-12.2
Avg total215.8214.6217.0
Over main line---
Win by 10+6%12%0%
Close games (≤5 pts) won53% (17)50% (10)57% (7)
Overtime %6%9%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 Phoenix Suns70561480%114.5106.3+8.2
2 Memphis Grizzlies70482269%114.7109.4+5.3
3 Golden State Warriors70472367%111.2105.1+6.2
4 Miami Heat70462466%109.4104.7+4.6
5 Milwaukee Bucks70442663%114.9110.9+4.0
6 Utah Jazz69432662%114.0107.7+6.3
7 Dallas Mavericks69432662%106.7103.7+3.0
8 Philadelphia 76ers68422662%108.7106.8+1.9
9 Boston Celtics70422860%109.5103.7+5.8
10 Denver Nuggets70422860%111.4108.5+2.8
11 Chicago Bulls69412859%112.1110.9+1.2
12 Minnesota Timberwolves71413058%115.2111.9+3.3
13 Cleveland Cavaliers69393057%107.0104.0+3.0
14 Toronto Raptors69393057%108.8107.2+1.6
15 Brooklyn Nets70363451%111.9111.7+0.2
16 Charlotte Hornets70353550%114.9114.8+0.1
17 Los Angeles Clippers72363650%106.9107.7-0.8
18 Atlanta Hawks69343549%112.8112.2+0.7
19 Washington Wizards68293943%108.4111.6-3.3
20 New York Knicks69294042%106.3106.9-0.6
21 Los Angeles Lakers69294042%110.9113.7-2.9
22 New Orleans Pelicans69284141%108.3110.2-1.9
23 San Antonio Spurs70274339%113.0113.6-0.6
24 Portland Trail Blazers68264238%107.1113.8-6.6
25 Sacramento Kings71254635%110.5115.6-5.1
26 Indiana Pacers70234733%110.5113.3-2.8
27 Oklahoma City Thunder69204929%103.0110.9-7.9
28 Detroit Pistons69185126%103.5112.3-8.8
29 Orlando Magic70185226%104.2112.2-8.0
30 Houston Rockets69175225%108.9118.4-9.5
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 Magic39233226120
Detroit Pistons37363328134
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