Detroit Pistons 106, Orlando Magic 92
NBA · 2026-03-01 · Winner: Detroit Pistons
Detroit Pistons defeated Orlando Magic 106–92 on 2026-03-01 in NBA play, a 14-point result. A 11-0 road team run ending at Q3 1:52 swung win probability 60% → 7%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Orlando Magic lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit Pistons | 23 | 27 | 31 | 25 | 106 |
| Orlando Magic | 26 | 31 | 18 | 17 | 92 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 11-0 road team run ending at Q3 1:52 swung win probability 60% → 7%.
Why Orlando Magic lost
- Lost Q3 18-31 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 11-0 run ending at Q3 1:52 (win probability 60% → 7% for the home side).
- Shot 44.2% eFG vs a 53.1% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 19-14.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 14-9.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit Pistons | 8–0 | Q2 2:43 | 87% → 60% |
| Detroit Pistons | 11–0 | Q3 1:52 | 60% → 7% |
| Orlando Magic | 9–0 | Q4 11:05 | 7% → 47% |
| Detroit Pistons | 10–0 | Q4 8:02 | 54% → 2% |