Timberwolves125
Celtics134
Heat109
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Warriors134Orlando Magic @ Detroit Pistons: Nov 28, 2025
Magic vs Pistons final: the Orlando Magic beat the Detroit Pistons 112-109 on November 28, 2025 at Little Caesars Arena, Detroit.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magic | 31 | 28 | 30 | 23 | 112 |
| Pistons | 33 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 109 |
Top Performers
Magic
- 37 PTS Desmond Bane
- 11 REB Wendell Carter Jr.
- 4 AST Anthony Black
Pistons
- 39 PTS Cade Cunningham
- 13 REB Cade Cunningham
- 11 AST Cade Cunningham
Magic vs Pistons Box Score
Orlando Magic
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Suggs G | 33 | 14 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 4-17 | 2-11 | 4-4 | -20 |
| Wendell Carter Jr. CF | 32 | 8 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2-7 | 2-4 | 2-2 | +7 |
| Desmond Bane G | 39 | 37 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 13-25 | 0-5 | 11-12 | 0 |
| Tristan da Silva F | 20 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3-5 | 0-2 | 2-2 | -11 |
| Franz Wagner F | 35 | 21 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 8-19 | 0-3 | 5-6 | -23 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Jonathan Isaac F | 13 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +26 |
| Tyus Jones G | 18 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0-2 | 0-1 | 0-0 | +13 |
| Anthony Black G | 31 | 16 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 6-17 | 1-4 | 3-6 | +27 |
| Goga Bitadze CF | 14 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -4 |
Detroit Pistons
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duncan Robinson F | 35 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3-12 | 3-11 | 0-1 | +9 |
| Ausar Thompson GF | 22 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3-7 | 0-0 | 2-4 | +15 |
| Cade Cunningham G | 39 | 39 | 13 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 13-26 | 4-7 | 9-12 | +16 |
| Tobias Harris F | 29 | 18 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8-15 | 1-4 | 1-1 | +15 |
| Jalen Duren C | 31 | 16 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 5-8 | 0-0 | 6-6 | +22 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Daniss Jenkins G | 8 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-2 | 0-1 | 0-0 | -7 |
| Javonte Green GF | 10 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0-2 | 0-1 | 0-0 | -10 |
| Ron Holland F | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -16 |
| Jaden Ivey G | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1-2 | 1-1 | 0-0 | -19 |
| Paul Reed F | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 1-2 | -5 |
| Caris LeVert G | 23 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2-7 | 1-2 | 2-2 | -17 |
| Isaiah Stewart FC | 14 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2-3 | 1-1 | 3-3 | -18 |
Magic vs Pistons Recap
The Magic beat the Pistons 112-109 by making 27 of 32 free throws. Orlando improved to 12-8, while Detroit fell to 15-4.
The Magic never trailed by more than the 2 points they faced after the first quarter. Orlando led 59-58 at halftime and 89-84 after three quarters. Detroit won the fourth 25-23, but Orlando outscored the Pistons 30-26 in the third. The Magic also made 40 of 97 shots, while the Pistons made 37 of 84.
Desmond Bane scored 37 points for Orlando, while Cade Cunningham put up 39 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists for Detroit. Cunningham's line was not enough because his team committed 24 turnovers, against 13 for the Magic. Orlando also had 44 rebounds to Detroit's 49, but turned its shots into points at the line.
The number to know: 24 turnovers. Detroit gave the ball away 11 more times than it needed to, and that cost it a game it trailed by only 3.
Team Stats
| Magic | Stat | Pistons |
|---|---|---|
| 40-97 | Field Goals | 37-84 |
| 41.2% | FG % | 44.0% |
| 5-30 | 3-Pointers | 11-28 |
| 16.7% | 3P % | 39.3% |
| 27-32 | Free Throws | 24-31 |
| 84.4% | FT % | 77.4% |
| 44 | Rebounds | 49 |
| 14 | Off. Rebounds | 14 |
| 14 | Assists | 22 |
| 15 | Steals | 7 |
| 7 | Blocks | 8 |
| 13 | Turnovers | 24 |
| 25 | Fouls | 27 |
| 10 | Biggest Lead | 13 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Magic | 43.8% | 10.5% | 28.6% | 0.278 |
 Pistons | 50.6% | 19.7% | 31.8% | 0.286 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Magic vs Pistons Game Info
- Date & time
- Friday, November 28, 20257:30 PM ET / 4:30 PM PT
- TV
- Local TV onlyLocal: Magic WRDQ TV 27 · Pistons WMYD TV20
- Arena
- Little Caesars ArenaDetroit
- Season
- NBA Cup 2025Regular season
Magic vs Pistons Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Magic last 5
- W @ 76ers 144-103 Nov 25, 2025
- L @ Celtics 129-138 Nov 23, 2025
- W vs Knicks 133-121 Nov 22, 2025
- W vs Clippers 129-101 Nov 20, 2025
- W vs Warriors 121-113 Nov 18, 2025
Pistons last 5
- L @ Celtics 114-117 Nov 26, 2025
- W @ Pacers 122-117 Nov 24, 2025
- W @ Bucks 129-116 Nov 22, 2025
- W @ Hawks 120-112 Nov 18, 2025
- W vs Pacers 127-112 Nov 17, 2025
Previous meetings
- May 3, 2026 Magic @ Pistons 94-116
- May 1, 2026 Pistons @ Magic 93-79
- Apr 29, 2026 Magic @ Pistons 109-116
- Apr 27, 2026 Pistons @ Magic 88-94
- Apr 25, 2026 Pistons @ Magic 105-113
More NBA Games on Nov 28, 2025
- Final
Cleveland Cavaliers2-1123
Atlanta Hawks2-2130Top: Mitchell 42 PTSBox score › - Final
Milwaukee Bucks1-3109
New York Knicks0-3118Top: Brunson 37 PTSBox score › - Final
Washington Wizards2-286
Indiana Pacers2-2119Top: Siakam 24 PTS, 11 REBBox score › - Final
Chicago Bulls1-3116
Charlotte Hornets3-1123Top: Miller 27 PTSBox score › - Final
Philadelphia 76ers3-1115
Brooklyn Nets0-3103Top: Demin 23 PTSBox score › - Final
Sacramento Kings0-3119
Utah Jazz1-3128Top: LaVine 34 PTSBox score › - Final
San Antonio Spurs1-2139
Denver Nuggets1-2136Top: Murray 37 PTSBox score › - Final
Phoenix Suns1-2119
Oklahoma City Thunder4-0123Top: Gilgeous-Alexander 37 PTS, 8 ASTBox score › - Final
Memphis Grizzlies4-0112
Los Angeles Clippers1-2107Top: Leonard 39 PTSBox score › - Final
Dallas Mavericks2-2119
Los Angeles Lakers3-0129Top: Reaves 38 PTSBox score ›
That covers Magic vs Pistons: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Magic visit the Raptors Oct 28; Pistons visit the Knicks Oct 27.
Magic vs Pistons FAQs
Who won Magic vs Pistons on Nov 28, 2025?
The Orlando Magic beat the Detroit Pistons 112-109 on Friday, November 28, 2025 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. Desmond Bane led the Magic with 37 points.
What are the Magic and Pistons records?
After this game the Magic were 12-8 and the Pistons were 15-4 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Magic vs Pistons?
Desmond Bane scored 37 for the Magic. Cade Cunningham scored 39 for the Pistons.
Who leads the Magic vs Pistons season series?
The Pistons lead the regular-season series 2-1 this season. In the playoffs the Pistons won the series 4-3.
Who won the last Magic vs Pistons game?
The Pistons beat the Magic 116-94 on May 3, 2026 at home.
Where was Magic vs Pistons played?
At Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, the home arena of the Detroit Pistons.
What was the score by quarter in Magic vs Pistons?
Magic-Pistons: Q1 31-33, Q2 28-25, Q3 30-26, Q4 23-25.
What is next for the Magic and Pistons?
Magic visit the Raptors on Wednesday, October 28 at 7:30 PM ET; Pistons visit the Knicks on Tuesday, October 27 at 8:00 PM ET.