Pistons Defeat Magic 106-92

Detroit outscores Orlando 56-35 in the second half to improve to 45-14 on the season.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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The Detroit Pistons defeated the Orlando Magic 106-92 in a NBA matchup. The Pistons outscored the Magic 56-35 in the second half, shooting 53.5% from the field while holding Orlando to just 30.8%. Pistons star Cade Cunningham led the way with 29 points, 11 assists, 7 rebounds, and 2 steals. Bojan Bogdanovic added 23 points and 7 rebounds for Detroit.

Why it matters

The Pistons continue to solidify their position as one of the top teams in the Eastern Conference with the victory over the Magic. Detroit has now won 45 of their first 59 games this season, putting them in strong contention for a high playoff seed.

The details

The Pistons pulled away in the second half, outscoring the Magic 56-35 over the final two quarters. Detroit shot an efficient 53.5% from the field, including 40% from three-point range, while holding Orlando to just 30.8% shooting. Cade Cunningham had another dominant all-around performance with 29 points, 11 assists, 7 rebounds, and 2 steals.

  • The game was played on March 2, 2026.

The players

Cade Cunningham

The Pistons' star point guard who led the team with 29 points, 11 assists, 7 rebounds, and 2 steals.

Bojan Bogdanovic

The Pistons' starting forward who scored 23 points and grabbed 7 rebounds.

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What they’re saying

“Outscored Orlando 56-35 in the second half, shooting 53.5% while holding them to 30.8%. They improve to 45-14 overall.”

— Omari Sankofa II (Yahoo Sports)

The takeaway

The Pistons continue to prove they are one of the top teams in the Eastern Conference this season, with their balanced scoring attack and stifling defense leading them to another impressive victory.