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The Detroit Pistons fell again last night to the Orlando Magic, 110-103. The Magic came out firing on all cylinders in the first quarter, hitting their first five triples. They rode that hot streak to a 40 point quarter and a 17 point lead over Detroit.
Dwight Howard managed to stay on the floor much longer than his 17 minute stint on Tuesday, playing 38 minutes before fouling out late in the fourth quarter. He was also much more productive with 22 points, 12 rebounds, and two blocks.
Charlie Villanueva had his breakout performance as a Piston, scoring 28 points, 22 of which came in the fourth, on 11-17 shooting. He looked unstoppable in the fourth, making highly contested shots, and drawing fouls when he missed, even drawing the sixth foul on Howard.
His effort in the fourth is w ...
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Article written by Will Dias
Detroit Pistons Can’t Overcome First Quarter Deficit Against Orlando Magic
Posted: 7th November 2009 by Will Dias in NBAComments Off on Detroit Pistons Can’t Overcome First Quarter Deficit Against Orlando Magic