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GAME 1: MAGIC 72 @ PISTONS 91 FINAL
- Sat, 5/3
- MAGIC 72
- PISTONS 91
- Box Score
- Play By Play
- R. Lewis
- PTS: 18
- AST: 2
- REB: 7
- C. Billups
- PTS: 19
- AST: 7
- REB: 2
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GAME 2: MAGIC 93 @ PISTONS 100 FINAL
- Mon, 5/5
- MAGIC 93
- PISTONS 100
- Box Score
- Play By Play
- D. Howard
- PTS: 22
- AST: 0
- REB: 18
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- C. Billups
- PTS: 28
- AST: 4
- REB: 5
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GAME 3: PISTONS 86 @ MAGIC 111 FINAL
- Wed, 5/7
- PISTONS 86
- MAGIC 111
- Box Score
- Play By Play
- R. Hamilton
- PTS: 24
- AST: 3
- REB: 6
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- R. Lewis
- PTS: 33
- AST: 5
- REB: 6
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GAME 4: PISTONS 90 @ MAGIC 89 FINAL
- Sat, 5/10
- PISTONS 90
- MAGIC 89
- Box Score
- Play By Play
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- R. Hamilton
- PTS: 32
- AST: 3
- REB: 6
- H. Turkoglu
- PTS: 20
- AST: 4
- REB: 2
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GAME 5: MAGIC 86 @ PISTONS 91 FINAL
- Tue, 5/13
- MAGIC 86
- PISTONS 91
- Box Score
- Play By Play
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- H. Turkoglu
- PTS: 18
- AST: 7
- REB: 9
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- R. Hamilton
- PTS: 31
- AST: 3
- REB: 2
Take Notice
Take Notice
Even with Chauncey Billups out, the Pistons knew what it took down the stretch to escape with a 91-86 win, sending the Magic home in five. Who's next? The Cavs and Celtics will decide. Story
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ESPN.com Research Notes
The Pistons and Magic have met three times in the playoffs in NBA history. The Pistons currently hold an 8-6 edge over the Magic in those games. Detroit and Orlando squared off four times this season, splitting the games 2-2. Each team won one game on the road. These are Orlando's first back-to-back postseason appearances since the Magic lost in seven games to the Pistons in the first round of the 2003 playoffs. Home court may be the deciding factor. The Pistons hold the fifth-best all-time winning percentage at home in the playoffs among NBA teams (.692).Content Archive
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- Hollinger: Pistons show old mettle in win
- Scouts Inc. Update: Magic vs. Pistons, Game 4
- Hollinger: Series might hinge on Billups' health
- Scouts Inc. Update: Magic vs. Pistons, Game 3
- Scouts Inc. Update: Sixers vs. Pistons, Game 2
- Adande: Sixteen teams, sixteen individual dramas
- Kreidler: 48 wins not enough for Warriors
- Rookie Watch: Top 10 rookies in 2007-08
- Daily Dime: Mavericks win playoff preview against Hornets
- ESPN.com's picks: Most Improved Player
- ESPN.com's picks: Sixth Man of the Year
- ESPN.com's picks: Coach of the Year
- ESPN.com picks: Defensive Player of the Year
- ESPN.com picks: 2007-08 Rookie of the Year
- Expert picks: NBA award winners for 2007-08
- Hollinger: All-Defense teams
- Adande: Karl brings new perspective to coaching
- Lakers earn top seed in West
- Stein Line's Season-Ending Award Ballots
- Adande: Byron Scott's case for Coach of the Year
- Chris Sheridan: KG has had an MVP year
AccuScore Projections
Player Matchups
| MAGIC | PISTONS | |
 J. NelsonPoints: 10.9 Rebounds: 3.5 Assists: 5.6 | PG | C. Billups Points: 17.0 Rebounds: 2.7 Assists: 6.8 |
 M. EvansPoints: 8.9 Rebounds: 2.9 Assists: 1.1 | SG | R. Hamilton Points: 17.3 Rebounds: 3.3 Assists: 4.2 |
| H. Turkoglu Points: 19.5 Rebounds: 5.7 Assists: 5.0 | SF |  T. PrincePoints: 13.2 Rebounds: 4.9 Assists: 3.3 |
| R. Lewis Points: 18.2 Rebounds: 5.4 Assists: 2.4 | PF |  R. WallacePoints: 12.7 Rebounds: 6.6 Assists: 1.8 |
| D. Howard Points: 20.7 Rebounds: 14.2 Assists: 1.3 | C |  A. McDyessPoints: 8.8 Rebounds: 8.5 Assists: 1.1 |
Season Series
| Series tied 2-2 | ||
| Nov 2, 2007 | DET 116, @ORL 92 | Recap | Box Score |
| Jan 21, 2008 | @ORL 102, DET 100 | Recap | Box Score |
| Jan 25, 2008 | @DET 101, ORL 93 | Recap | Box Score |
| Feb 19, 2008 | ORL 103, @DET 85 | Recap | Box Score |
Injury Report
ORLANDO MAGIC
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Jameer Nelson - PG - Nov 18
Nelson underwent successful knee surgery on Wednesday morning, the Orlando Sentinel reports. Marcin Gortat - C - Nov 18 Gortat (illness) has been cleared to play in Wednesday night's game against the Thunder, the Orlando Sentinel reports. |
DETROIT PISTONS
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Will Bynum - PG - Nov 22
Bynum (ankle) scored 16 points (4-for-11 FG, 8-for-10 FT) with six boards and two assists in 33 minutes off the bench of an overtime loss to the Jazz Saturday night. |
Playoff History
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| Championships: 0 | Championships: 3 |
| Last Championship: N/A | Last Championship: 2004 |
| Last Season: Lost in Eastern Conference first round |
Last Season: Lost in Eastern Conference finals |
