Associated Press
ORLANDO, Fla. -- Tobias Harris had 22 points and nine rebounds, Nik Vucevic added 18 points and the Orlando Magic defeated the Detroit Pistons 99-87 Friday night.
The Magic never trailed and built a 19-point, first-half lead. The Pistons closed within a point in the third quarter, but the Magic countered each time with their own spurts.
They outscored the Pistons 23-13 in the final period and finished the night 9 for 20 from the 3-point line.
Greg Monroe led Detroit with 24 points and 10 rebounds. Prior to tip-off Pistons coach Stan Van Gundy's received a sustained cheer from Magic fans in his first time coaching at the Amway Center since he was fired by Orlando after the 2011-2012 season.
The Magic play Philadelphia on Saturday in Allentown, Pennsylvania, when the Pistons are in Atlanta.
The Magic never trailed and built a 19-point, first-half lead. The Pistons closed within a point in the third quarter, but the Magic countered each time with their own spurts.
They outscored the Pistons 23-13 in the final period and finished the night 9 for 20 from the 3-point line.
Greg Monroe led Detroit with 24 points and 10 rebounds. Prior to tip-off Pistons coach Stan Van Gundy's received a sustained cheer from Magic fans in his first time coaching at the Amway Center since he was fired by Orlando after the 2011-2012 season.
The Magic play Philadelphia on Saturday in Allentown, Pennsylvania, when the Pistons are in Atlanta.
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ORLANDO, FL - OCTOBER 17: Evan Fournier #10 of the Orlando Magic handles the ball against the Detroit Pistons on...
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Team Stat Comparison
DET
|
ORL
| |
|---|---|---|
| Points | 87 | 99 |
| FGM-FGA | 30-80 (.375) | 42-91 (.462) |
| 3PM-3PA | 6-22 (.273) | 9-20 (.450) |
| FTM-FTA | 21-28 (.750) | 6-6 (1.000) |
| Rebounds (Offensive-Total) | 9-42 | 11-46 |
| Assists | 19 | 25 |
| Turnovers | 18 | 22 |
| Steals | 12 | 9 |
| Blocks | 7 | 1 |
| Fast Break Points | 8 | 6 |
| Fouls (Tech/Flagrant) | 11 (2/0) | 24 (0/0) |
Top Performers
Game Leaders
DET
|
ORL
| |
|---|---|---|
| Points | G. Monroe 24 | T. Harris 22 |
| Rebounds | G. Monroe 10 | T. Harris 9 |
| Assists | J. Smith 7 | E. Payton 8 |
| Steals | D. Augustin 3 | K. O'Quinn 2 |
| Blocks | A. Drummond 5 | B. Gordon 1 |
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