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Time/TV: 6 p.m./FSFlorida
Line: Pistons by 7
Tickets: $5-$645 on SeatGeek
Season Series: Pistons 108, Magic 82 in Auburn Hills on Oct. 28; Tonight in Auburn Hills; March 24 in Orlando; April 12 in Orlando
| Pace | Off. Rtg. | Def. Rtg. | eFG% | O.Reb.% | TO% | FTR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando | 96.5 | 96.3 | 101.0 | 46.3 | 23.2 | 14.2 | 24.6 |
| Detroit | 96.4 | 103.5 | 101.1 | 49.6 | 22.3 | 12.0 | 21.1 |
1) Josh Robbins of the Orlando Sentinel reviews the first quarter of the Orlando Magic’s season.
2) Reggie Jackson will play his first game of the season tonight, returning from injury, Mike Brudenell of the Detroit Free Press writes.
3) Vince Ellis of the Detroit Free Press writes the Detroit Pistons must remain patient with Stanley Johnson. His playing time has decreased dramatically as Stan Van Gundy is calling for him to be a better practice player. Johnson disputes the work ethic questions against him right now, as Braden Shackelford of Piston Powered writes.
4) The Orlando Magic were good at closing games early in the season. Lately, though, the Magic are struggling to finish. With how they play, that could determine their season.
5) The Detroit Pistons found their groove in going unbeaten on a three-game road trip, Rod Beard of The Detroit News writes.
6) The Orlando Magic shifted their strategy with Aaron Gordon on offense Friday and it unleashed his best offensive game of the year.
7) Ish Smith helped keep things smooth for the Detroit Pistons as they remained better than .500 without Reggie Jackson, Vince Elis of the Detroit Free Press writes.
8) Reggie Bullock underwent surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his knee, Mike Brudenell of the Detroit Free Press reports.
9) News of NFL player Joe McKnight’s death in Louisiana has hit home for Elfrid Payton and D.J. Augustin, Josh Robbins of the Orlando Sentinel writes.
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