- Matchup: Orlando Magic vs Detroit Pistons
- Date: Wednesday, April 29, 2026
- Venue: Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI
- Broadcast: Prime Video
- Point Spread: Orlando (+9.5)
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The Detroit Pistons (60-22) are set to clash with the Orlando Magic (45-37) at Little Caesars Arena for Game 5 of their series, with the Magic currently leading 3-1. Orlando enters the game as 9.5-point underdogs, and the over/under is established at 210.5.
In their previous encounter, the Magic secured a victory with a score of 94-88 in Game 4. The foul count stood at 25 for the Magic and 29 for the Pistons. Orlando struggled with long-range shooting, converting just 6 of 30 attempts from beyond the arc. The Pistons made 20 out of 28 free throws, ending with a 71.4% success rate. On the boards, Detroit grabbed 49 rebounds (12 offensive, 37 defensive) and recorded 6 blocks, while dishing out 18 assists and snatching 5 steals. Defensively, Orlando limited the Pistons to 37.8% shooting from the field, allowing 31 of 82 attempts to find the net. The Magic distributed 15 assists and forced 20 turnovers, achieving 8 steals. In terms of rebounding, Orlando accumulated a total of 52 boards, with 16 coming offensively. From the free-throw line, the Magic converted 25 of 34 attempts for a 73.5% shooting performance. Orlando ended the game with a field goal percentage of 32.6%, hitting 30 out of 92 shots and only 9 of 35 from three-point territory.
Desmond Bane was a significant contributor in the last game, shooting 38.9% from the floor while providing 1 assist. He logged 37 minutes on the court and accumulated 5 rebounds, scoring 22 points on 7 of 18 shooting.
Orlando enters the matchup with a 45-37 record for the season. The team averages 115.7 points per game (15th in the league) with a field goal percentage of 46.4%. The Magic shoot 34.3% from three-point range (961 out of 2,799) and 80.1% from the free-throw line. Orlando grabs an average of 43.4 rebounds per game and has recorded 2,177 assists this season, ranking 14th in the NBA. They commit an average of 14.2 turnovers and 21.0 fouls per game.
Defensively, the Magic force 14.9 turnovers per game and draw 21.9 personal fouls. They allow 35.3% shooting from three-point territory and are ranked 13th in the league for points per game allowed (115.1). The Magic give up a field goal percentage of 47.6% (3,421 of 7,191) and allow 43.3 rebounds per game as a unit. They rank 8th in the NBA for assists allowed, conceding a total of 2,071 assists throughout the season.
Detroit’s performance in Game 4 was subpar. They struggled on the boards, permitting Orlando to collect 52 rebounds, including 16 offensively. The Pistons hit only 25.7% of their attempts from beyond the arc, successfully making 9 out of 35, and registered 25 out of 34 from the free-throw line (73.5%). Orlando made 30 of 92 shots from the field for a shooting rate of 32.6%, while the Pistons managed to connect on 31 out of 82 attempts, achieving a 37.8% efficiency. Detroit made 6 out of 30 three-point attempts (20.0%) and converted 20 free throws at a 71.4% rate. The Magic committed 25 fouls, allowing the Pistons a total of 28 free-throw attempts. The Pistons also turned the ball over 20 times but recorded 5 steals in the process. Detroit accumulated 49 rebounds, with 37 on the defensive end and 12 offensive boards.
Cade Cunningham was another notable performer for the Pistons, scoring 25 points in 39 minutes and dishing out 6 assists. He ended the game shooting 7 of 23 (30.4%) and pulled down 9 rebounds.
Detroit holds an impressive record of 60-22 this season. The Pistons average 22.0 fouls per game and convert 76.3% of their free-throw attempts. They dish out 27.8 assists per game (11th in the league) but also average 15.1 turnovers. For the season, Detroit has compiled a total of 9,657 points (117.8 per game) and secures an average of 45.6 rebounds per game. Offensively, the Pistons boast a field goal percentage of 48.5%, ranking them 3rd in the NBA.
Defensively, the Pistons allow opponents to shoot 34.5% from beyond the arc (1,040 of 3,015) and give up 78.8% from the free-throw line. They concede an average of 23.5 assists and 40.5 rebounds per game, ranking 1st and 3rd in the league, respectively. Detroit stands 3rd in points allowed per game, permitting 109.6. Furthermore, they force 16.9 turnovers each game and have limited opponents to a shooting percentage of 44.3% from the field (3rd in the league).
Who’s your pick to win tonight’s NBA game against the spread?
Selection: Take Orlando (+9.5)
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