Orlando Magic @ Detroit Pistons: Jan 1, 2027

Updated
Regular Season
Orlando MagicMagic
1-2 · Away
7:30 PM ET
Scheduled
Friday, January 1, 2027
Detroit PistonsPistons
3-0 · Home

Magic vs Pistons tips off at 7:30 PM ET (4:30 PM PT) on Friday, January 1, 2027 at Little Caesars Arena, Detroit. TV: WRDQ TV 27 (Magic), WMYD TV20 (Pistons).

How to Watch Magic vs Pistons: Time, TV & Stream

Date & time
Friday, January 1, 20277:30 PM ET / 4:30 PM PT
Watch on
Local TV onlyLocal: Magic WRDQ TV 27 · Pistons WMYD TV20
Stream
NBA League PassMagic: DAZN · Pistons: DAZN
Arena
Little Caesars ArenaDetroit

League Pass carries this game outside both teams' markets; inside them it is on the local channel or stream. Outside the US: NBA League Pass International, no blackouts. Canada: NBA League Pass Canada.

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Injury Report

PlayerTeamPosStatusInjurySince
Ausar ThompsonPistonsG-FDay-To-DayAnkleOct 24, 2026
Jalen DurenPistonsCOutHamstringOct 24, 2026
Anthony BlackMagicGDay-To-DayAnkleOct 20, 2026
Izaiyah NelsonMagicFOutAnkleOct 20, 2026
Jonathan IsaacMagicFOutKneeOct 20, 2026
Noah PendaMagicFOutHamstringOct 17, 2026
Paolo BancheroMagicFOutAnkleOct 24, 2026

Status as of 6:00 PM ET, Oct 25. Teams can change a player's status up to tip-off; check team announcements before the game.

Key Players

Magic

Pistons

Season averages, top three scorers per team.

Magic vs Pistons Preview

The Magic are 1-2 this season, while the Pistons are 3-0 this season.

They split last season's series 2-2. The Pistons rank 2nd in three-point %, the biggest gap between these teams. Players to watch: Paolo Banchero (24.5 points per game) and Cade Cunningham (21.3 points per game).

Magic vs Pistons Head-to-Head

2026-27 season seriesFirst meeting this season
2025-26 season seriesSeries tied 2-2Playoffs: Pistons 4-3

Previous meetings

Magic vs Pistons Season Stats 2026-27

Magic 3 GPPistons 3 GP
109.7#24
Points per game
118.3#11
116.3#18
Opponent points
105.7#5
45.1%#18
Field goal %
47.3%#11
32.2%#19
Three-point %
42.0%#2
73.4%#21
Free throw %
77.9%#11
43.7#16
Rebounds
52.0#2
27.0#9
Assists
28.7#4
7.7#22
Steals
6.3#27
4.3#19
Blocks
7.7#3
17.0#21
Turnovers
17.0#21

Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.

Standings Context

Eastern Conference

#TeamW-LGB
1Pistons3-0–
276ers3-10.5
3Hawks2-11.0
8Celtics1-11.5
9Cavaliers1-11.5
10Magic1-22.0
11Bulls1-22.0
12Knicks0-33.0

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This Magic vs Pistons page updates on its own: live score during the game, box score and recap minutes after the final buzzer. Next: Magic host the Grizzlies Jan 3; Pistons visit the Nuggets Jan 3.

Magic vs Pistons FAQs

What time does Magic vs Pistons start?

The Orlando Magic play the Detroit Pistons on Friday, January 1, 2027 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. Tip-off is 7:30 PM ET (4:30 PM PT).

What channel is Magic vs Pistons on?

Local TV: WRDQ TV 27 (Magic), WMYD TV20 (Pistons). Out-of-market fans can stream it on NBA League Pass.

What are the Magic and Pistons records?

Going into this game the Magic were 1-2 and the Pistons were 3-0 this season.

Who is injured for Magic vs Pistons?

As of 6:00 PM ET, Oct 25: Ausar Thompson (Pistons, day-to-day, ankle); Jalen Duren (Pistons, out, hamstring); Anthony Black (Magic, day-to-day, ankle); Izaiyah Nelson (Magic, out, ankle); Jonathan Isaac (Magic, out, knee); Noah Penda (Magic, out, hamstring).

How did Magic vs Pistons go last season?

The regular-season series was split 2-2 in 2025-26. 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 is Magic vs Pistons being played?

At Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, the home arena of the Detroit Pistons.

Is Magic vs Pistons on NBA League Pass?

Yes, outside the Magic and Pistons markets. Inside them the game is on the local channel and the team's streaming service (DAZN for Pistons fans). Outside the US, NBA League Pass International carries every game.