Pistons End Three-Game Slide
The Detroit Pistons defeated the host Orlando Magic, 105-93, at Amway Center on Tuesday evening.

The Pistons got out to a strong start on the road with a, 34-24, lead after one quarter. The Magic bounced back in the second and rallied to cut it to a two-point game by halftime. The Pistons reclaimed control in the third quarter, as they outscored the hosts by 12 points, to push their lead to 14, heading into the final frame. The Pistons stayed in control and pushed their lead as high as 20 points in the fourth, as they cruised to the much-need win, ending a three-game slide, while the loss marks the end of a three-game win streak for the Magic.

Saben Lee led the Pistons with 21 points, four assists, three rebounds and two steals, in 28 minutes off the bench. Josh Jackson added 18 points, seven rebounds and two blocks, while Jerami Grant totaled 17 points, seven rebounds, six assists and a steal. The Pistons shot 47 percent from the field, including 10-of-34 from long range.

Meanwhile, Nikola Vucevic led the Pistons with 20 points, nine rebounds, four assists and two blocks, in 32 minutes. Evan Fournier added 14 points, three rebounds, three assists and a steal, while Terrence Ross chipped in 13 points, eight rebounds, four assists, four steals and a block. The Magic shot just 38 percent from the field, including 14-of-38 from deep.

The Magic (13-19) will look to bounce back as they take on the Nets in Brooklyn on Thursday. The Pistons take on the Pelicans in New Orleans on Wednesday.
Posted on: 2/23/2021 6:48 PM
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