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The Detroit Pistons don't play on consecutive nights until after the All-Star break, and that's just fine with them.

After snapping their first two-game losing streak of the season, Detroit looks to get back on track on the road when it meets the Orlando Magic.

The Pistons had dropped three of five -- all on the road -- before coming away with a 97-87 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers at home on Wednesday.

Detroit coach Flip Saunders blamed the poor stretch on fatigue caused by the team's tough schedule over the past few weeks.

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"We've had four sets of back-to-backs over the last 15 days, it has been a grind," Saunders said. "We finished the game tonight, made plays down the stretch, which is important. Now we're in a situation where we've got day rest, play, day rest, play, day rest, play, so I think we'll be able to keep a little bit fresher."

Tayshaun Prince scored 11 of his 22 points in the first five minutes of the fourth quarter Wednesday, helping the Pistons pull away. Rasheed Wallace had 19 points for Detroit while Chauncey Billups added 18.

"The last five or six games, our energy level has been down," Prince said. "That's why I knew the fourth quarter was the time to get aggressive, try to hit some shots and get to the line."

Orlando lost for the sixth time in seven games Wednesday, falling 94-89 in double overtime at Milwaukee.

The Magic had the lead in the final seconds of regulation, but Bucks forward Bobby Simmons hit a 3-pointer as time expired to send the game into overtime. Orlando then shot 3-for-17 in the two extra sessions.

"We played tough in the first overtime, but in the second overtime, we just ran out of gas," Magic forward Pat Garrity said.

Hedo Turkoglu bounced back from a season-low four points in Orlando's 94-82 loss at Washington on Monday to lead the Magic with 27, and DeShawn Stevenson added 14 before fouling out in the second overtime.

Steve Francis was held to eight points after scoring a season-low five against the Wizards.

The Pistons have won three straight and nine of the last 11 meetings with Orlando.

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I'm in the chat right now.

It's very lonely, and a bit cold.

pistosn should beat the magic rather easily. i'm thinking a double digit victory. the one thing i like watching is how much of a beast Dwight Howard is.

we've got mini-Dwight in Mad Max....hopefully he gets some burn tonight.

Close game
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And tayshaun will have a new career high

I have to give a quick shoutout to Matt for doing a lot of game threads lately and always hosting the chats. Good work, playa.

I hope we figure out a way to leave Arroyo behind when we board roundball one. Magic supposedly like Arroyo - lets make something happen.

Maybe Dooling for Arroyo straight up...

I have to give a quick shoutout to Matt for doing a lot of game threads lately and always hosting the chats. Good work, playa.

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matt is the man

pistosn should beat the magic rather easily. i'm thinking a double digit victory. the one thing i like watching is how much of a beast Dwight Howard is.

we've got mini-Dwight in Mad Max....hopefully he gets some burn tonight.

Is Max active? I thought he got burned when Hunter came back.

pistosn should beat the magic rather easily. i'm thinking a double digit victory. the one thing i like watching is how much of a beast Dwight Howard is.

we've got mini-Dwight in Mad Max....hopefully he gets some burn tonight.

Is Max active? I thought he got burned when Hunter came back.

i honestly haven't taken notice.

Pistons by 18 tonight. Book it.

pistosn should beat the magic rather easily. i'm thinking a double digit victory. the one thing i like watching is how much of a beast Dwight Howard is.

we've got mini-Dwight in Mad Max....hopefully he gets some burn tonight.

Is Max active? I thought he got burned when Hunter came back.

Max got put on the inactive list when Hunter came back, yes.

pistosn should beat the magic rather easily. i'm thinking a double digit victory. the one thing i like watching is how much of a beast Dwight Howard is.

we've got mini-Dwight in Mad Max....hopefully he gets some burn tonight.

Is Max active? I thought he got burned when Hunter came back.

Max got put on the inactive list when Hunter came back, yes.


Thats sad, because in the few months Max has been here, he's done way more than what Darko did here.

Thats sad, because in the few months Max has been here, he's done way more than what J Max did here.

This guy agrees with Anthony.

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I would like to see the bench dominate this game. And I also want Delfino to get more minutes than Evans.

I'll say we'll win one hundred and five points to eighty seven points.

Delfino career high.

I already called an 18 point win on page 2. Get your own prediction. :)

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Delfino in the game!!!

I was starting to think Flip forgot about him.

Pistons handling their business:


8:27 pm [lol@tragic]: 9 points lead
8:27 pm [lol@tragic]: point...
8:27 pm [matt]: NICE!!!!
8:27 pm [lol@tragic]: 14-2 run sweet
8:27 pm [matt]: "clinic!! get your tickets, clinic is on!" -kelser
8:27 pm [matt]: lol
8:27 pm [cross]: lol

Turkoglu get's turnover happy:


8:35 pm [NoNamer]: 3 TO's in a row for Hedo
8:35 pm [matt]: LOL@Turkoglu!!
8:35 pm [matt]: 3 turnovers in a row!!
8:35 pm [cross]: lol

WHY IN THE HELL IS CHAUNCEY BILLUPS PLAYING 42 FRIGGIN MINUTES!! IF YOU DON'T LIKE ARROYO TRADE HIM FOR CRYING OUT LOUD. BILLUPS PLAYING 42 MINUTES AGAINST ORLANDO IS RIDICULOUS. SOMEBODY NEEDS TO KICK FLIP'S MORONIC ASS.

WHY IN THE HELL IS CHAUNCEY BILLUPS PLAYING 42 FRIGGIN MINUTES!! IF YOU DON'T LIKE ARROYO TRADE HIM FOR CRYING OUT LOUD. BILLUPS PLAYING 42 MINUTES AGAINST ORLANDO IS RIDICULOUS. SOMEBODY NEEDS TO KICK FLIP'S MORONIC ASS.


I AGREE

Flip should've put in the Bench when we were up by 18 points in the 4th. But he just had to play the starters.

watch our starters end up playing 30+ minutes in the all star game.

I missed the game.

Sheed took 13 threes?

a lot came late in the game with the shot clock running down, and when we were pulling away

I missed the game.

Sheed took 13 threes?

In the first half, the Magic were playing about 5 feet off Sheed, daring him to shoot. He couldn't make anything.

Then in the second half, he hit a jumper in Howard's face and then dunked off a nice Chauncey pass a couple possessions later, and proceeded to take over the game. Hit a bunch of 3's, and played a great 2nd half.

Sheed played well today. He started to get hot in the 2nd half

That last three by Sheed was sick. From waaaay downtown.

And he shot it like it was nothing. He flug that ball in there.

Game recap, box score, and video highlights

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that Rip to Ben alley oop is a thing of beauty.

i saw the rebroadcast after work and let me say that the bench looked good. but delfino obviously needs to lead them. he has to drive and penetrate more. He's too good at it to just sit around waiting on an open shot.

I'm officially pushing for Delfino to be worked into a point foward(not point guard, too slow). i think it would help out immensely on getting arroyo and lindsay more time and resting CBill. I think it gives arroyo a chance to still be a factor and keeps him from holding the ball too long like he tends to do.


Whatever he does, its gotta involve CBill NOT getting 40+ minutes. Or anyone else for that matter.

I also would love to see him take a chance of keeping Delfino in on tight game situatons much like he does with Dice. but to be fair to Flippity Doo Da, Delfino has to be more aggressive. he's proven that he can knock down the long shot, but he needs to drive more. Regardless of whether he's making or missing his scoring would go up significantly if he was slashing more(via free throws). As would his assists. And i think he'll make em alot more often eventually anyways. I appreciate Mo evans effort to drive a lil closer for a shot and I know Delfino can do it too.

Otherwise good win and I now realize that sheed will be shooting 3's by design of Flip saunders the rest of his career in motown as long as Flip's at the helm. Not a big deal, but definately what will be the case.

I never tire of watching the Pistons beat the Mickey Mouse Club.

I never tire of watching the Pistons beat the Mickey Mouse Club.

Me neither.