Orlando Magic vs Detroit Pistons — 94:88, NBA
NBA
Tuesday, April 28, 2026 • Kia Center
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando Magic | 26 | 28 | 21 | 19 | 94 |
| Detroit Pistons | 27 | 25 | 17 | 19 | 88 |
Team Statistics
| Stat | Orlando Magic | Detroit Pistons |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | 30/92 | 31/82 |
| 3-Pointers | 9/35 | 6/30 |
| Free Throws | 25/34 | 20/28 |
| Rebounds | 52 | 49 |
| Assists | 15 | 18 |
| Steals | 8 | 5 |
| Blocks | 6 | 18 |
| Turnovers | 12 | 20 |
Box Score
Top scorers
Cade Cunningham
25 PTS · 9 REB · 6 AST
Desmond Bane
22 PTS · 5 REB · 1 AST
Tobias Harris
20 PTS · 6 REB · 0 AST
Orlando Magic
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paolo BancheroS | 40:02 | 18 | 8 | 4 | 4-18 | 0-4 | 10-13 |
| Desmond BaneS | 36:56 | 22 | 5 | 1 | 7-18 | 5-10 | 3-4 |
| Jalen SuggsS | 35:25 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1-13 | 1-11 | 2-2 |
| Wendell CarterS | 34:48 | 12 | 11 | 4 | 3-8 | 1-2 | 5-8 |
| Franz WagnerS | 24:11 | 19 | 5 | 3 | 7-15 | 1-3 | 4-4 |
| Jamal Cain | 23:42 | 8 | 9 | 0 | 4-8 | 0-2 | 0-0 |
| Anthony Black | 18:04 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1-4 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| T. da Silva | 13:40 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 2-4 | 1-3 | 1-2 |
| Goga Bitadze | 13:12 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 1-4 | 0-0 | 0-1 |
| Totals | 94 | 52 | 15 | 30-92 | 9-35 | 25-34 |
Detroit Pistons
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cade CunninghamS | 38:56 | 25 | 9 | 6 | 7-23 | 3-11 | 8-10 |
| Tobias HarrisS | 34:49 | 20 | 6 | 0 | 8-17 | 0-5 | 4-5 |
| Ausar ThompsonS | 32:03 | 6 | 9 | 1 | 2-8 | 0-0 | 2-4 |
| Jalen DurenS | 30:45 | 12 | 8 | 3 | 5-8 | 0-0 | 2-2 |
| Duncan RobinsonS | 29:00 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 2-8 | 1-6 | 2-2 |
| Caris LeVert | 24:41 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 1-4 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Isaiah Stewart | 17:15 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 3-4 | 1-1 | 1-3 |
| J. Green | 16:30 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 2-4 | 1-3 | 0-0 |
| D. Jenkins | 13:26 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 1-6 | 0-3 | 1-2 |
| Kevin Huerter | 02:35 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 88 | 49 | 18 | 31-82 | 6-30 | 20-28 |
Game Recap
The Orlando Magic defeated the Detroit Pistons 94-88 in a competitive NBA matchup, closing out the game with enough late execution to secure a six-point win. Orlando had to overcome a difficult shooting night, finishing at 37.0% from the field, but the Magic generated extra value on the glass and from the perimeter, making nine 3-pointers and outrebounding Detroit 52-49.
Key Takeaways
- →The Orlando Magic have a slight edge in recent advanced metrics, with a higher Net Rating (2
- →The Detroit Pistons have a stronger regular season record and a higher Courtframe Power Index, indicating a better overall team performance
- →Despite both teams having equal rest and similar recent form, the Detroit Pistons have a stronger overall record and a higher CourtFrame Power Index, indicating a more consistent performance throughout the season
- →The Detroit Pistons have a significant edge with no injuries, while the Orlando Magic are missing Jonathan Isaac, impacting their defensive versatility
- →Despite the lack of recent head-to-head data, the Detroit Pistons have a superior regular season record and a higher CourtFrame Power Index ranking, indicating stronger overall performance