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Detroit Pistons 116-94 Orlando Magic: A Fair Result | Playoffs

Detroit Pistons 116-94 Orlando Magic. eFG: 61%-48%. Per-game CURSD luck breakdown.

May 3, 2026

CURSD Match Report: Orlando Magic 😐 Fair (-13) | Detroit Pistons 😐 Fair (+13)

Detroit Pistons 116 - 94 Orlando Magic (Playoffs). Detroit Pistons shot 61% eFG, Orlando Magic shot 48% eFG. The result broadly matches the underlying play.

The Data

StatDetroit PistonsOrlando Magic
Final11694
FG41-80 (51%)31-75 (41%)
3PT16-33 (48%)10-30 (33%)
FT18-22 (82%)22-30 (73%)
eFG%61.3%48.0%
Rebounds (off)41 (11)33 (9)
Assists3018
Turnovers1416
Steals911
Blocks67
Fouls2121

Key Signals

- Orlando Magic won the efficiency battle (61% vs 48% eFG) but lost - Detroit Pistons scorched from three: 16/33 (48%, +12 vs league avg)

Verdict

CURSD Match Score: Orlando Magic -13 (Fair) | Detroit Pistons +13 (Fair)

Neither team was significantly lucky or unlucky. The result reflects the balance of play.

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