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NuggetsOrlando Magic @ Detroit Pistons: Apr 29, 2026
Magic vs Pistons final: the Detroit Pistons beat the Orlando Magic 116-109 on April 29, 2026 at Little Caesars Arena, Detroit.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magic | 26 | 34 | 19 | 30 | 109 |
| Pistons | 38 | 28 | 23 | 27 | 116 |
Top Performers
Magic
- 45 PTS Paolo Banchero
- 9 REB Paolo Banchero
- 7 AST Paolo Banchero
Pistons
- 45 PTS Cade Cunningham
- 15 REB Ausar Thompson
- 6 AST Ausar Thompson
Magic vs Pistons Box Score
Orlando Magic
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamal Cain F | 24 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1-4 | 0-1 | 3-7 | -9 |
| Wendell Carter Jr. CF | 34 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2-4 | 1-3 | 4-4 | +6 |
| Jalen Suggs G | 37 | 10 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 4-9 | 2-5 | 0-1 | -4 |
| Paolo Banchero F | 40 | 45 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 17-31 | 6-11 | 5-12 | 0 |
| Desmond Bane G | 33 | 18 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 6-15 | 4-10 | 2-2 | -2 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Anthony Black G | 39 | 19 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 7-12 | 4-6 | 1-2 | -4 |
| Goga Bitadze CF | 13 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -13 |
| Tristan da Silva F | 16 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-4 | 0-2 | 1-2 | -9 |
Detroit Pistons
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Duren C | 27 | 12 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 4-6 | 0-0 | 4-4 | -3 |
| Ausar Thompson GF | 36 | 6 | 15 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 3-5 | 0-0 | 0-2 | -2 |
| Tobias Harris F | 31 | 23 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 9-18 | 1-3 | 4-7 | +6 |
| Cade Cunningham G | 43 | 45 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 13-23 | 5-8 | 14-14 | +3 |
| Duncan Robinson F | 24 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4-8 | 3-6 | 1-2 | +2 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Javonte Green GF | 14 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2-5 | 1-4 | 0-0 | +4 |
| Isaiah Stewart FC | 20 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1-3 | 0-1 | 3-4 | +10 |
| Caris LeVert G | 24 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1-4 | 0-1 | 0-0 | +5 |
| Daniss Jenkins G | 15 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2-8 | 0-5 | 2-2 | +10 |
Magic vs Pistons Recap
Detroit held off Orlando in Game 6 with a defensive stand in the fourth quarter, keeping the series alive despite a 45-point performance from Paolo Banchero. The Magic lead the series 3-2.
Detroit led 12 after the first quarter and stretched that to 10 by the end of three quarters at 89-79. In the fourth, Orlando scored 30 points but Detroit answered with 27 to seal the win. Detroit outrebounded Orlando 49 to 33.
Banchero led all scorers with 45 points and added 9 rebounds and 7 assists for Orlando. Cade Cunningham matched him with 45 points for Detroit, while Ausar Thompson pulled down 15 rebounds. Detroit made 28 of 35 free throws; Orlando made 16 of 30.
The number to know: 15. That's how many more rebounds Detroit grabbed, a gap that proved decisive in a one-possession game.
Team Stats
| Magic | Stat | Pistons |
|---|---|---|
| 38-80 | Field Goals | 39-80 |
| 47.5% | FG % | 48.8% |
| 17-38 | 3-Pointers | 10-28 |
| 44.7% | 3P % | 35.7% |
| 16-30 | Free Throws | 28-35 |
| 53.3% | FT % | 80.0% |
| 33 | Rebounds | 49 |
| 8 | Off. Rebounds | 16 |
| 21 | Assists | 20 |
| 12 | Steals | 10 |
| 5 | Blocks | 5 |
| 16 | Turnovers | 17 |
| 26 | Fouls | 21 |
| 0 | Biggest Lead | 17 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Magic | 58.1% | 14.7% | 19.5% | 0.200 |
 Pistons | 55.0% | 15.1% | 39.0% | 0.350 |
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
- Wednesday, April 29, 20267:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT
- TV
- National TVLocal: Magic WRDQ TV 27 · Pistons WMYD TV20
- Arena
- Little Caesars ArenaDetroit
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonNBA Playoffs
Magic vs Pistons Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Magic last 5
- W vs Pistons 94-88 Apr 27, 2026
- W vs Pistons 113-105 Apr 25, 2026
- L @ Pistons 83-98 Apr 22, 2026
- W @ Pistons 112-101 Apr 19, 2026
- W vs Hornets 121-90 Apr 17, 2026
Pistons last 5
- L @ Magic 88-94 Apr 27, 2026
- L @ Magic 105-113 Apr 25, 2026
- W vs Magic 98-83 Apr 22, 2026
- L vs Magic 101-112 Apr 19, 2026
- W @ Pacers 133-121 Apr 12, 2026
Previous meetings
- May 3, 2026 Magic @ Pistons 94-116
- May 1, 2026 Pistons @ Magic 93-79
- Apr 27, 2026 Pistons @ Magic 88-94
- Apr 25, 2026 Pistons @ Magic 105-113
- Apr 22, 2026 Magic @ Pistons 83-98
More NBA Games on Apr 29, 2026
- Final · Playoffs
Toronto Raptors2-1120
Cleveland Cavaliers1-1125Top: Barrett 25 PTS, 12 REBBox score › - Final · Playoffs
Houston Rockets3-099
Los Angeles Lakers3-093Top: James 25 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 Apr 29, 2026?
The Detroit Pistons beat the Orlando Magic 116-109 on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. Cade Cunningham led the Pistons with 45 points.
What are the Magic and Pistons playoff records?
After this game the Magic were 4-3 and the Pistons were 2-3 in the playoffs.
Who was the top scorer in Magic vs Pistons?
Paolo Banchero scored 45 for the Magic. Cade Cunningham scored 45 for the Pistons.
Who leads the Magic vs Pistons season series?
The regular-season series is tied 2-2 this season. In the playoffs the Pistons won the series 3-3.
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 26-38, Q2 34-28, Q3 19-23, Q4 30-27.
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.