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ClippersDetroit Pistons @ Orlando Magic: May 1, 2026
Pistons vs Magic final: the Detroit Pistons beat the Orlando Magic 93-79 on May 1, 2026 at Amway Center, Orlando.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pistons | 26 | 12 | 24 | 31 | 93 |
| Magic | 25 | 35 | 11 | 8 | 79 |
Top Performers
Pistons
- 32 PTS Cade Cunningham
- 10 REB Tobias Harris
- 6 AST Ausar Thompson
Magic
- 17 PTS Desmond Bane
- 10 REB Paolo Banchero
- 7 AST Jalen Suggs
Pistons vs Magic Box Score
Detroit Pistons
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duncan Robinson F | 36 | 14 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5-11 | 4-9 | 0-0 | +24 |
| Tobias Harris F | 38 | 22 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7-20 | 2-7 | 6-9 | +14 |
| Ausar Thompson GF | 36 | 4 | 10 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 2-7 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +22 |
| Jalen Duren C | 32 | 8 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4-6 | 0-0 | 0-1 | +9 |
| Cade Cunningham G | 42 | 32 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 10-23 | 2-4 | 10-12 | +7 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Caris LeVert G | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-2 | 0-1 | 0-0 | -5 |
| Paul Reed F | 10 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2-4 | 0-2 | 2-2 | +7 |
| Isaiah Stewart FC | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -8 |
| Javonte Green GF | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -1 |
| Daniss Jenkins G | 19 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2-7 | 1-4 | 2-2 | +1 |
Orlando Magic
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamal Cain F | 20 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1-3 | 1-2 | 0-0 | -7 |
| Wendell Carter Jr. CF | 31 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3-5 | 1-2 | 2-4 | -10 |
| Desmond Bane G | 37 | 17 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7-18 | 3-9 | 0-0 | -27 |
| Jalen Suggs G | 38 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1-10 | 1-6 | 4-4 | -14 |
| Paolo Banchero F | 40 | 17 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4-20 | 0-9 | 9-12 | -8 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Jevon Carter G | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +1 |
| Tristan da Silva F | 22 | 10 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4-9 | 2-4 | 0-0 | +10 |
| Goga Bitadze CF | 13 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3-5 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -3 |
| Anthony Black G | 33 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3-7 | 1-4 | 1-1 | -12 |
Pistons vs Magic Recap
Detroit beat Orlando 93-79 in a fourth-quarter blowout that forced a Game 7, with the Pistons outscored the Magic 31-8 in the final frame after trailing by 9 going into it. The series remains tied 3-3.
The Magic dominated the second quarter, outscoring Detroit 35-12 to build a 22-point lead at halftime. Detroit entered the fourth quarter down 9, then flipped the game entirely in those 12 minutes. The Pistons made 20 of 26 free throws compared to Orlando's 16 of 21, and pulled down 52 rebounds to the Magic's 38.
Cade Cunningham led Detroit with 32 points. Desmond Bane led Orlando with 17 points. Tobias Harris grabbed 10 rebounds for the Pistons while Paolo Banchero grabbed 10 for the Magic.
The number to know: Detroit went 9 of 27 from three but made it count when it mattered most.
Team Stats
| Pistons | Stat | Magic |
|---|---|---|
| 32-80 | Field Goals | 27-78 |
| 40.0% | FG % | 34.6% |
| 9-27 | 3-Pointers | 9-36 |
| 33.3% | 3P % | 25.0% |
| 20-26 | Free Throws | 16-21 |
| 76.9% | FT % | 76.2% |
| 52 | Rebounds | 38 |
| 14 | Off. Rebounds | 8 |
| 16 | Assists | 20 |
| 5 | Steals | 6 |
| 8 | Blocks | 4 |
| 10 | Turnovers | 10 |
| 21 | Fouls | 22 |
| 14 | Biggest Lead | 24 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pistons | 45.6% | 9.9% | 31.8% | 0.250 |
 Magic | 40.4% | 10.3% | 17.4% | 0.205 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Pistons vs Magic Game Info
- Date & time
- Friday, May 1, 20267:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT
- TV
- National TVLocal: Pistons WMYD TV20 · Magic WRDQ TV 27
- Arena
- Amway CenterOrlando
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonNBA Playoffs
Pistons vs Magic Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Pistons last 5
- 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
- L vs Magic 101-112 Apr 19, 2026
Magic last 5
- 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
- W @ Pistons 112-101 Apr 19, 2026
Previous meetings
- May 3, 2026 Magic @ Pistons 94-116
- 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 1, 2026
- Final · Playoffs
Cleveland Cavaliers2-1110
Toronto Raptors2-1112Top: Mobley 26 PTS, 14 REBBox score › - Final · Playoffs
Los Angeles Lakers3-198
Houston Rockets4-078Top: James 28 PTS, 8 ASTBox score ›
That covers Pistons vs Magic: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Pistons host the Hornets Oct 28; Magic visit the Raptors Oct 28.
Pistons vs Magic FAQs
Who won Pistons vs Magic on May 1, 2026?
The Detroit Pistons beat the Orlando Magic 93-79 on Friday, May 1, 2026 at Amway Center in Orlando. Cade Cunningham led the Pistons with 32 points.
What are the Pistons and Magic playoff records?
After this game the Pistons were 3-3 and the Magic were 4-4 in the playoffs.
Who was the top scorer in Pistons vs Magic?
Cade Cunningham scored 32 for the Pistons. Desmond Bane scored 17 for the Magic.
Who leads the Pistons vs Magic season series?
The regular-season series is tied 2-2 this season. In the playoffs the Magic won the series 3-3.
Who won the last Pistons vs Magic game?
The Pistons beat the Magic 116-94 on May 3, 2026 at home.
Where was Pistons vs Magic played?
At Amway Center in Orlando, the home arena of the Orlando Magic.
What was the score by quarter in Pistons vs Magic?
Pistons-Magic: Q1 26-25, Q2 12-35, Q3 24-11, Q4 31-8.
What is next for the Pistons and Magic?
Pistons host the Hornets on Wednesday, October 28 at 7:00 PM ET; Magic visit the Raptors on Wednesday, October 28 at 7:30 PM ET.