On May 3, 2026, Detroit beat Orlando 116-94 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. These Orlando Magic vs Detroit Pistons match player stats cover Eastern Conference first-round Game 7.
Detroit entered as the East’s first seed after finishing 60-22. Orlando entered as the eighth seed after finishing 45-37. Orlando played without Franz Wagner, its second-leading regular-season scorer. Jonathan Isaac also remained unavailable because of a knee injury.
Detroit decided the game through second-quarter scoring, 51.3 percent shooting, and 30 assists. The Pistons advanced after overcoming a 3-1 series deficit.
Match Overview
This was the final game of a seven-game first-round series. Detroit completed three consecutive victories after facing elimination.
| Date | Venue | Competition | Final Score | Regular-Season Records |
| May 3, 2026 | Little Caesars Arena, Detroit | NBA Playoffs, East First Round, Game 7 | Pistons 116, Magic 94 | Detroit 60-22, Orlando 45-37 |
Detroit won the series 4-3 and reached the Eastern Conference semifinals. Orlando’s season ended after losing Games 5, 6, and 7.
Pre-Match Context
Detroit completed the regular season with the Eastern Conference’s best record. Orlando earned the eighth playoff position through the play-in tournament.
Orlando then won three of the series’ first four games. Detroit answered with consecutive elimination-game victories to force Game 7.
Franz Wagner missed his third straight game after suffering a right calf strain during Game 4. He averaged 20.6 points during the regular season.
Jonathan Isaac entered as doubtful with a left knee sprain. Detroit listed Kevin Huerter as questionable with a left adductor injury.
Jamal Cain replaced Wagner in Orlando’s starting lineup. Detroit retained its established starting five around Cade Cunningham and Jalen Duren.
Quarter-by-Quarter Score
Orlando held a two-point advantage after the opening period. Detroit then outscored Orlando by 13 points during the second quarter.
| Team | First | Second | Third | Fourth | Total |
| Orlando Magic | 22 | 27 | 15 | 30 | 94 |
| Detroit Pistons | 20 | 40 | 23 | 33 | 116 |
Detroit won each of the final three quarters. Its 40-point second period created an 11-point halftime advantage.
Quarter-by-Quarter Breakdown
First Quarter
Detroit opened the scoring through Jalen Duren’s putback. Orlando answered through Paolo Banchero’s perimeter and midrange scoring.
The teams exchanged the lead five times and recorded three ties. Orlando finished the quarter ahead 22-20.
Neither team created a lead larger than a few possessions. The quarter established a close, low-scoring opening.
Second Quarter
Detroit scored 40 points during the second quarter. Tobias Harris produced 17 points, while Cade Cunningham added 10.
The Pistons finished the half with a 20-6 run. That sequence changed Orlando’s lead into a 60-49 Detroit advantage.
Banchero reached 23 first-half points. Orlando’s other scorers could not match Detroit’s second-quarter production.
Third Quarter
Detroit opened the second half with an 11-2 run. The lead reached 71-51 during that sequence.
Cunningham and Harris produced nine of those opening 11 points. Orlando answered with seven consecutive points.
Detroit restored its advantage before Daniss Jenkins made a three-pointer near the quarter’s conclusion. The Pistons led 83-64.
Fourth Quarter
Detroit extended its lead to 25 points with slightly more than eight minutes remaining. Orlando then produced a 15-4 response.
Banchero’s tip-in reduced the margin to 100-86 with 4:22 remaining. Detroit called timeout after that basket.
Duren scored from Cunningham’s alley-oop pass after the timeout. Detroit scored 16 of the game’s final 24 points.
Team Stats Comparison
Detroit recorded higher shooting percentages, more rebounds, and 12 additional assists. Both teams committed 13 turnovers and 21 fouls.
| Category | Orlando Magic | Detroit Pistons | Difference |
| Field goals | 31-75 | 41-80 | Detroit +10 makes |
| Field-goal percentage | 41.3% | 51.3% | Detroit +10.0% |
| Three-pointers | 10-30 | 16-33 | Detroit +6 makes |
| Three-point percentage | 33.3% | 48.5% | Detroit +15.2% |
| Free throws | 22-30 | 18-22 | Orlando +4 makes |
| Total rebounds | 46 | 51 | Detroit +5 |
| Offensive rebounds | 9 | 11 | Detroit +2 |
| Assists | 18 | 30 | Detroit +12 |
| Steals | 11 | 9 | Orlando +2 |
| Blocks | 7 | 6 | Orlando +1 |
| Turnovers | 13 | 13 | Even |
| Fouls | 21 | 21 | Even |
The equal turnover count limited that category’s influence. Detroit created separation through shooting efficiency and assisted scoring.
Key Numbers That Decided the Game
The final numbers show how Detroit converted its offensive possessions more efficiently.
- Detroit made 51.3 percent of its field-goal attempts, compared with Orlando’s 41.3 percent.
- The Pistons made 16 three-pointers while shooting 48.5 percent from beyond the arc.
- Detroit recorded 30 assists on 41 successful field goals.
- Cunningham and Harris combined for 62 points on 21-of-36 field-goal shooting.
- Detroit outrebounded Orlando 51-46, including an 11-9 advantage on offensive rebounds.
Full Box Score: Orlando Magic
Orlando used nine players. Banchero supplied 38 points, while three other Magic players reached double figures.
Banchero attempted one-third of Orlando’s field goals. Anthony Black led the bench with 11 points and five steals.
Orlando Scoring and Shooting
| Player | Minutes | Points | FG | 3PT |
| Paolo Banchero | 41 | 38 | 14-25 | 4-7 |
| Desmond Bane | 38 | 16 | 5-10 | 3-5 |
| Wendell Carter Jr. | 38 | 13 | 3-7 | 1-4 |
| Jalen Suggs | 35 | 6 | 2-9 | 0-4 |
| Jamal Cain | 23 | 5 | 2-6 | 1-3 |
| Anthony Black | 32 | 11 | 4-12 | 0-4 |
| Moritz Wagner | 9 | 5 | 1-3 | 1-1 |
| Jevon Carter | 11 | 0 | 0-2 | 0-1 |
| Tristan da Silva | 8 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-1 |
Orlando Rebounding and Playmaking
| Player | FT | Rebounds | Assists | Plus-Minus |
| Paolo Banchero | 6-8 | 9 | 6 | -18 |
| Desmond Bane | 3-5 | 3 | 3 | -8 |
| Wendell Carter Jr. | 6-8 | 5 | 2 | -27 |
| Jalen Suggs | 2-2 | 4 | 4 | -28 |
| Jamal Cain | 0-1 | 4 | 1 | -16 |
| Anthony Black | 3-4 | 5 | 1 | -11 |
| Moritz Wagner | 2-2 | 2 | 0 | +5 |
| Jevon Carter | 0-0 | 1 | 1 | +5 |
| Tristan da Silva | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | -12 |
Orlando Defensive and Possession Stats
| Player | Steals | Blocks | Turnovers | Fouls |
| Paolo Banchero | 0 | 1 | 5 | 4 |
| Desmond Bane | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Wendell Carter Jr. | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Jalen Suggs | 4 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
| Jamal Cain | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Anthony Black | 5 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Moritz Wagner | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Jevon Carter | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tristan da Silva | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Orlando’s five starters combined for 78 points. Its four reserves supplied the remaining 16 points.
Full Box Score: Detroit Pistons
Detroit used 13 players. Five starters reached at least eight points, while Jenkins added 16 from the bench.
Cunningham controlled Detroit’s playmaking with 12 assists. Harris provided 30 points and made five three-pointers.
Detroit Scoring and Shooting
| Player | Minutes | Points | FG | 3PT |
| Cade Cunningham | 39 | 32 | 10-18 | 4-6 |
| Tobias Harris | 36 | 30 | 11-18 | 5-7 |
| Jalen Duren | 37 | 15 | 5-9 | 0-0 |
| Duncan Robinson | 36 | 10 | 4-13 | 2-10 |
| Ausar Thompson | 33 | 8 | 4-5 | 0-0 |
| Daniss Jenkins | 28 | 16 | 5-8 | 4-5 |
| Javonte Green | 14 | 3 | 1-5 | 1-5 |
| Chaz Lanier | 1 | 2 | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| Paul Reed | 2 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Ronald Holland II | 1 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Tolu Smith | 1 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Marcus Sasser | 1 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Isaiah Stewart | 7 | 0 | 0-2 | 0-0 |
Detroit Rebounding and Playmaking
| Player | FT | Rebounds | Assists | Plus-Minus |
| Cade Cunningham | 8-10 | 1 | 12 | +29 |
| Tobias Harris | 3-3 | 9 | 2 | +22 |
| Jalen Duren | 5-6 | 15 | 3 | +27 |
| Duncan Robinson | 0-0 | 6 | 3 | +15 |
| Ausar Thompson | 0-1 | 4 | 4 | +12 |
| Daniss Jenkins | 2-2 | 3 | 5 | +5 |
| Javonte Green | 0-0 | 2 | 0 | +3 |
| Chaz Lanier | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | +2 |
| Paul Reed | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | -5 |
| Ronald Holland II | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tolu Smith | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Sasser | 0-0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Isaiah Stewart | 0-0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Detroit Defensive and Possession Stats
| Player | Steals | Blocks | Turnovers | Fouls |
| Cade Cunningham | 0 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Tobias Harris | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Jalen Duren | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| Duncan Robinson | 3 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Ausar Thompson | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Daniss Jenkins | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| Javonte Green | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Chaz Lanier | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paul Reed | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ronald Holland II | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tolu Smith | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Sasser | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Stewart | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
Detroit’s starters contributed 95 points. Jenkins accounted for 16 of the team’s 21 bench points.
Game Leaders and Top Performers
Paolo Banchero
Banchero scored a game-high 38 points in 41 minutes. He added nine rebounds, six assists, and one blocked shot.
He made 14 field goals and four three-pointers. His five turnovers were Orlando’s highest total.
Cade Cunningham
Cunningham finished with 32 points and a game-high 12 assists. He made 10 of 18 field-goal attempts.
His plus-minus was plus 29, Detroit’s highest mark. He also recorded two blocks.
Tobias Harris
Harris scored 30 points while shooting 11-of-18. He converted five of seven three-point attempts.
Harris also collected nine rebounds, three steals, and one block. He scored 17 points during the second quarter.
Jalen Duren
Duren recorded 15 points and a game-high 15 rebounds. Six of his rebounds came on the offensive end.
He made five field goals and five free throws. His plus-minus finished at plus 27.
Daniss Jenkins
Jenkins scored 16 points from Detroit’s bench. He made four of five three-point attempts.
He also contributed five assists in 28 minutes. His late third-quarter three extended Detroit’s advantage.
| Player | Team | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
| Paolo Banchero | Orlando | 38 | 9 | 6 |
| Cade Cunningham | Detroit | 32 | 1 | 12 |
| Tobias Harris | Detroit | 30 | 9 | 2 |
| Jalen Duren | Detroit | 15 | 15 | 3 |
| Daniss Jenkins | Detroit | 16 | 3 | 5 |
Detroit received four separate contributions of at least 15 points. Orlando had three starters and one reserve reach double figures.
Starting Lineups
Orlando started Cain in Wagner’s place. Detroit used Cunningham, Robinson, Thompson, Harris, and Duren together.
| Position | Orlando Magic | Detroit Pistons |
| Point guard | Jalen Suggs | Cade Cunningham |
| Shooting guard | Desmond Bane | Duncan Robinson |
| Small forward | Jamal Cain | Ausar Thompson |
| Power forward | Paolo Banchero | Tobias Harris |
| Center | Wendell Carter Jr. | Jalen Duren |
Detroit’s starting lineup scored 95 points and collected 35 player rebounds. Orlando’s starters scored 78 points.
Injury Report
Orlando’s most significant absence was Franz Wagner. His scoring and secondary playmaking were unavailable during the series’ final three games.
Isaac had missed the playoff series with a knee problem. Huerter did not enter Detroit’s Game 7 rotation.
| Player | Injury | Status |
| Franz Wagner, Orlando | Right calf strain | Out |
| Jonathan Isaac, Orlando | Left knee sprain | Doubtful, inactive |
| Kevin Huerter, Detroit | Left adductor strain | Questionable, did not dress |
Wagner averaged 20.6 regular-season points and 5.2 rebounds. Orlando replaced him with Cain in the starting group.
Season Series and Head-to-Head
Orlando and Detroit divided their four regular-season games evenly. Detroit then won four of seven postseason meetings.
The Pistons also recovered from a 3-1 playoff deficit against Orlando in 2003. Detroit repeated that comeback during this series.
| Date | Host | Winner | Score | Stage |
| October 29, 2025 | Detroit | Detroit | 135-116 | Regular season |
| November 28, 2025 | Orlando | Orlando | 112-109 | Regular season |
| March 1, 2026 | Detroit | Detroit | 106-92 | Regular season |
| April 6, 2026 | Orlando | Orlando | 123-107 | Regular season |
| April 19, 2026 | Detroit | Orlando | 112-101 | Playoffs, Game 1 |
| April 22, 2026 | Detroit | Detroit | 98-83 | Playoffs, Game 2 |
| April 25, 2026 | Orlando | Orlando | 113-105 | Playoffs, Game 3 |
| April 27, 2026 | Orlando | Orlando | 94-88 | Playoffs, Game 4 |
| April 29, 2026 | Detroit | Detroit | 116-109 | Playoffs, Game 5 |
| May 1, 2026 | Orlando | Detroit | 93-79 | Playoffs, Game 6 |
| May 3, 2026 | Detroit | Detroit | 116-94 | Playoffs, Game 7 |
Detroit became the 15th NBA team to recover from a 3-1 playoff deficit. The Pistons won their first series since 2008.
Eastern Conference Standings
Detroit finished first in the Eastern Conference. Orlando finished eighth after securing its position through the play-in tournament.
| Seed | Team | Wins | Losses | Percentage |
| 1 | Detroit Pistons | 60 | 22 | .732 |
| 8 | Orlando Magic | 45 | 37 | .549 |
The 15-game regular-season difference gave Detroit home-court advantage. Game 7 therefore took place at Little Caesars Arena.
Broadcast and Streaming Information
ABC carried the national television broadcast. ESPN also offered streaming access through its digital application.
| Detail | Information |
| Date | Sunday, May 3, 2026 |
| Tipoff | 3:30 p.m. ET |
| Television | ABC |
| Streaming | ESPN App |
| Venue | Little Caesars Arena |
| Announcers | Mike Breen, Richard Jefferson, Tim Legler |
| Reporter | Lisa Salters |
ABC began its studio coverage at 2:30 p.m. ET. The game broadcast started one hour later.
Conclusion
Detroit advanced by winning the final three games after facing elimination. Its half-court execution and assisted shooting created the decisive separation.
Cunningham directed the offense, while Harris and Duren supplied scoring and rebounding support. Jenkins strengthened the second unit’s perimeter production.
Orlando’s season ended in the first round for a third consecutive year. Wagner’s absence reduced the team’s established scoring and creation options.
Detroit advanced to face Cleveland in the Eastern Conference semifinals. Orlando entered the offseason needing greater postseason scoring balance.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Orlando Magic versus Detroit Pistons Game 7?
Detroit defeated Orlando 116-94 at Little Caesars Arena on May 3, 2026. The Pistons won the first-round playoff series four games to three.
What were Paolo Banchero’s Game 7 statistics?
Banchero recorded 38 points, nine rebounds, six assists, and one block. He shot 14-of-25 overall and made four three-pointers.
What were Cade Cunningham’s Game 7 statistics?
Cunningham finished with 32 points, 12 assists, one rebound, and two blocks. He shot 10-of-18 and recorded a plus-29 rating.
Which quarter decided Orlando Magic versus Detroit Pistons Game 7?
Detroit’s 40-point second quarter created the main separation. The Pistons turned a two-point deficit into an 11-point halftime lead.
Why did Franz Wagner miss Game 7?
Wagner missed Game 7 because of a right calf strain suffered during Game 4. He also missed the series’ fifth and sixth games.
Who won the 2026 Magic versus Pistons playoff series?
Detroit won the series 4-3 after trailing 3-1. The Pistons captured Games 5, 6, and 7 to complete the comeback.
Where was Game 7 broadcast and streamed?
ABC televised Game 7 nationally at 3:30 p.m. ET. Eligible viewers could also stream the broadcast through the ESPN App.
