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Who: Orlando Magic (19-24) at Detroit Pistons (18-24)
When: Wednesday, January 16th, 7:00 p.m. EST
Where: Little Caesars Arena - Detroit, Michigan
TV: Fox Sports Florida, NBA League Pass
Line: Pistons -3.5, Over/Under 206.5
Injuries: Detroit - Henry Ellenson (out), Zaza Pachulia (out) ; Orlando - Mo Bamba (doubtful), Timofey Mozgov (out)
Storyline: The Magic, coming off season-saving comeback wins over the Celtics and Rockets, square off against a Pistons team that sits a half-game behind them in the race for the Eastern Conference’s eighth playoff spot.
| Detroit | Orlando |
|---|---|
| Pace: 98.7 (20th) | Pace: 97.2 (26th) |
| ORtg: 106.7 (24th) | ORtg: 105.8 (26th) |
| DRtg: 109.5 (12th) | DRtg: 109.7 (14th) |
| Projected Starters: | |
| Detroit | Orlando |
| PG - Reggie Jackson | PG - D.J. Augustin |
| SG - Reggie Bullock | SG - Evan Fournier |
| SF - Bruce Brown | F - Jonathan Isaac |
| F - Blake Griffin | PF - Aaron Gordon |
| C - Andre Drummond | C - Nikola Vucevic |
Read our in-depth preview of Wednesday’s Magic/Pistons game here.
For some pregame reading material, check out Garrett Townsend’s OPP Mailbag and his story on Khem Birch deserving more playing time.
For some perspective from the other side, visit our friends at the Pistons community Detroit Bad Boys.
And as always, join the conversation below....