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ClippersOrlando Magic @ Detroit Pistons: May 3, 2026
Magic vs Pistons final: the Detroit Pistons beat the Orlando Magic 116-94 on May 3, 2026 at Little Caesars Arena, Detroit.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magic | 22 | 27 | 15 | 30 | 94 |
| Pistons | 20 | 40 | 23 | 33 | 116 |
Top Performers
Magic
- 38 PTS Paolo Banchero
- 9 REB Paolo Banchero
- 6 AST Paolo Banchero
Pistons
- 32 PTS Cade Cunningham
- 15 REB Jalen Duren
- 12 AST Cade Cunningham
Magic vs Pistons Box Score
Orlando Magic
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desmond Bane G | 38 | 16 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5-10 | 3-5 | 3-5 | -8 |
| Jamal Cain F | 23 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2-6 | 1-3 | 0-1 | -16 |
| Wendell Carter Jr. CF | 38 | 13 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3-7 | 1-4 | 6-8 | -27 |
| Jalen Suggs G | 35 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2-9 | 0-4 | 2-2 | -28 |
| Paolo Banchero F | 41 | 38 | 9 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 14-25 | 4-7 | 6-8 | -18 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Moritz Wagner FC | 9 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1-3 | 1-1 | 2-2 | +5 |
| Jevon Carter G | 11 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-2 | 0-1 | 0-0 | +5 |
| Tristan da Silva F | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0-0 | -12 |
| Anthony Black G | 32 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4-12 | 0-4 | 3-4 | -11 |
Detroit Pistons
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ausar Thompson GF | 33 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4-5 | 0-0 | 0-1 | +12 |
| Tobias Harris F | 36 | 30 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 11-18 | 5-7 | 3-3 | +22 |
| Duncan Robinson F | 36 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 4-13 | 2-10 | 0-0 | +15 |
| Jalen Duren C | 37 | 15 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5-9 | 0-0 | 5-6 | +27 |
| Cade Cunningham G | 39 | 32 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 10-18 | 4-6 | 8-10 | +29 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Javonte Green GF | 14 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-5 | 1-5 | 0-0 | +3 |
| Daniss Jenkins G | 28 | 16 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5-8 | 4-5 | 2-2 | +5 |
| Isaiah Stewart FC | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 |
| Ron Holland F | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 |
| Tolu Smith FC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 |
| Chaz Lanier G | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +2 |
| Marcus Sasser G | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 |
| Paul Reed F | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -5 |
Magic vs Pistons Recap
Detroit beat Orlando 116-94 in a 22-point blowout that gave the Pistons the series in seven games. The Pistons dominated from the second quarter on, moving from a 2-point deficit after one to an 11-point halftime lead and a 19-point edge entering the fourth.
The Pistons outrebounded Orlando 41-33 and out-assisted them 30-18. Detroit shot 41 of 80 from the field while the Magic managed 31 of 75. The third quarter proved decisive, with Detroit outscoring Orlando 23-15 to push their lead to 19.
Cade Cunningham led Detroit with 32 points and 12 assists. Paolo Banchero led the Magic with 38 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists. The Pistons connected on 16 of 33 three-pointers against Orlando's 10 of 30.
The number to know: 13. Both teams committed exactly 13 turnovers, so Detroit's 12-point edge in assists defined their ball movement advantage.
Team Stats
| Magic | Stat | Pistons |
|---|---|---|
| 31-75 | Field Goals | 41-80 |
| 41.3% | FG % | 51.3% |
| 10-30 | 3-Pointers | 16-33 |
| 33.3% | 3P % | 48.5% |
| 22-30 | Free Throws | 18-22 |
| 73.3% | FT % | 81.8% |
| 33 | Rebounds | 41 |
| 9 | Off. Rebounds | 11 |
| 18 | Assists | 30 |
| 11 | Steals | 9 |
| 7 | Blocks | 6 |
| 13 | Turnovers | 13 |
| 21 | Fouls | 21 |
| 4 | Biggest Lead | 25 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Magic | 48.0% | 12.8% | 23.1% | 0.293 |
 Pistons | 61.3% | 12.7% | 31.4% | 0.225 |
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
- Sunday, May 3, 20263:30 PM ET / 12:30 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
- L vs Pistons 79-93 May 1, 2026
- L @ Pistons 109-116 Apr 29, 2026
- W vs Pistons 94-88 Apr 27, 2026
- W vs Pistons 113-105 Apr 25, 2026
- L @ Pistons 83-98 Apr 22, 2026
Pistons last 5
- W @ Magic 93-79 May 1, 2026
- W vs Magic 116-109 Apr 29, 2026
- L @ Magic 88-94 Apr 27, 2026
- L @ Magic 105-113 Apr 25, 2026
- W vs Magic 98-83 Apr 22, 2026
Previous meetings
- 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
- Apr 22, 2026 Magic @ Pistons 83-98
More NBA Games on May 3, 2026
- Final · Playoffs
Toronto Raptors2-1102
Cleveland Cavaliers2-1114Top: Barnes 24 PTSBox score ›
That covers Magic vs Pistons: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Magic visit the Raptors Oct 28; Pistons host the Hornets Oct 28.
Magic vs Pistons FAQs
Who won Magic vs Pistons on May 3, 2026?
The Detroit Pistons beat the Orlando Magic 116-94 on Sunday, May 3, 2026 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. Cade Cunningham led the Pistons with 32 points.
What are the Magic and Pistons playoff records?
After this game the Magic were 4-5 and the Pistons were 4-3 in the playoffs.
Who was the top scorer in Magic vs Pistons?
Paolo Banchero scored 38 for the Magic. Cade Cunningham scored 32 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 93-79 on May 1, 2026 on the road.
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 22-20, Q2 27-40, Q3 15-23, Q4 30-33.
What is next for the Magic and Pistons?
Magic visit the Raptors on Wednesday, October 28 at 7:30 PM ET; Pistons host the Hornets on Wednesday, October 28 at 7:00 PM ET.