Detroit Pistons chase fourth straight win over Orlando Magic
Orlando Magic meet Detroit Pistons at Kia Center, Wednesday 11:00am (NBA). Detroit Pistons have won 65 of the 111 meetings with Orlando Magic since 2001.
The big picture
Orlando Magic come in 25th on the ladder; Detroit Pistons are 9th. Detroit Pistons are the side higher up the table.
Orlando Magic are 2–6 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 105.5 points for and 115 against.
Detroit Pistons are 6–2 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 111.1 points for and 101.8 against.
Form
Orlando Magic have won one of their last five and most recently lost to Phoenix Suns 104–117.
Detroit Pistons have won three of their last five and most recently lost to Philadelphia 76ers 106–112.
Orlando Magic have lost their last three.
Head to head
These sides have met 111 times on our records since 2001: Orlando Magic 46, Detroit Pistons 65.
Last time out (2025-26, Postseason), Detroit Pistons won 116–94 at Little Caesars Arena.
Detroit Pistons have won the last three against Orlando Magic.
Biggest margin between these two: Orlando Magic by 32 points in 2023-24 (123–91).
Players to watch
For Orlando Magic, watch Paolo Banchero (24.5 points a game, 13 rebounds in 2026-27) and Franz Wagner (19.6 points a game, 51 rebounds in 2026-27).
For Detroit Pistons, watch Cade Cunningham (24 points a game, 45 rebounds in 2026-27) and Duncan Robinson (19 points a game, 15 rebounds in 2026-27).
Milestone watch
Wendell Carter Jr. is 4 rebounds short of 4,000 for their career.
Jalen Duren is 9 points short of 4,000 for their career.
At Kia Center
Orlando Magic have won 11 of their last 20 at Kia Center.
Detroit Pistons have won 1 of 4 at Kia Center.
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, Detroit Pistons go in as clear favourites.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
