NBA: Orlando Magic vs Detroit Pistons Prediction And Match Preview
The Orlando Magic’s three-game road trip resumes tonight at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan, against the Detroit Pistons.
Jamahl Mosley’s team is coming off another painful loss after a back-and-forth contest against the Toronto Raptors. It was their third loss in a row and fifth in six games, so a win over the Detroit Pistons would be a welcome relief.
Cade Cunningham, the No. 1 overall choice this year, is expected to make his NBA debut for the Detroit Pistons. If he is cleared to play in this game, he will provide a much-needed lift. The Pistons, who are still winless, are trying to catch the road-weary Orlando Magic at the right time to finally get a win.
Match Details
Fixture: Orlando Magic vs Detroit Pistons | 2021-22 NBA season
Date & Time: Saturday, October 30th; 7:00 PM ET (Sunday, October 31st; 4:30 AM IST)
Venue: Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI
Orlando Magic Preview
With the young team, the Orlando Magic organization has been preaching patience. If the last two games are any indication, things are starting to look well for the team. The game was competitive throughout, despite the fact that they lost by one point to the Toronto Raptors.
Cole Anthony has been a consistent presence for the first six games and will continue to be so. Wendell Carter Jr. and Mo Bamba, the starting frontline, have also shown signs of improvement. Both are having career years in terms of scoring and rebounding, which is fantastic news for the Orlando Magic.
Above all, Jalen Suggs, who suffered terribly in his rookie season, is beginning to prove his worth. He had a strong presence on both ends of the court and finished with 21 points, including 4-8 shooting from beyond the arc.
Cole Anthony tonight:
— Orlando Magic (@OrlandoMagic) October 30, 2021
24 PTS
5 REB
5 AST
7-13 FG
5-6 3FG
5-6 FT pic.twitter.com/dm3ngIcVJF
Orlando Magic Predicted Lineup
G – Cole Anthony | G – Jalen Suggs | F – Franz Wagner | F – Wendell Carter Jr. | C – Mo Bamba
Detroit Pistons Preview
Early in the 2021-22 NBA season, the Detroit Pistons had a slew of cringe-worthy occurrences. Their offensive statistics also show how bad they’ve been. The Pistons are dead bottom in the NBA in three-point field goal percentage and overall field goal efficiency through four games. They have a 94.0 Offensive Rating, which is far and away from the poorest in the league.
Simply put, they couldn’t afford a bucket to save their lives. Yes, they fought hard against the Philadelphia 76ers in their last game, but the focus was on Philly’s collapse rather than Detroit’s comeback.
Cade Cunningham, the No. 1 overall choice in this year’s draught, could finally make his NBA debut, which is wonderful news for the Detroit Pistons. The bad news is that even if he transforms into LeBron James overnight, he’ll have a hard time making this squad playoff-ready.
The Detroit Pistons simply need more from everyone on the roster, even with Cunningham about to make his debut against the Orlando Magic. Killian Hayes, the starting point guard, has a low turnover rate of 1.0 per game. However, he isn’t scoring and his shooting percentage is terrible.
Detroit Pistons Predicted Lineup
G – Killian Hayes | G – Cade Cunningham | F – Saddiq Bey | F – Jerami Grant | C – Isaiah Stewart
Magic vs Pistons Match Prediction
The Orlando Magic are playing in the second game of a back-to-back after a hard-fought loss to the Toronto Raptors. However, they are a young team with a lot to show. Jalen Suggs’ game has improved recently, which has helped the Magic’s performance and confidence.
Cade Cunningham suiting up for the first time this season should energize the Detroit Pistons. His presence will be crucial for a club that has struggled offensively. Starting with the game against the Pistons, Detroit’s future face of the club might help turn things around.
It’ll be a seesaw battle between two young teams looking to establish themselves in the NBA. The well-rested home club, which is hosting a potential future NBA star, will almost certainly earn its first victory of the season.