Orlando, the Pistons and Detroit

The Pacers' All-Star pairing of Pascal Siakam (37 points) and Tyrese Haliburton (30 points) set an early tone.
The victory clinches the regular-season series for the Magic, who split the first two games with the Pistons ... after No. 7 Orlando entered the contest one game behind No. 6 Detroit.
Indiana's early hot streak was too much for a physical Pistons team, though they stayed with the Pacers in a 133-119 road loss.
Monday night could mark a night when the Detroit Pistons are dealing with a key absence for the first time in over a month.
Orlando will try to break its five-game skid when the Orlando Magic play Detroit. The teams meet Saturday for the first time this season.
The Orlando Magic fell short against the Portland Blazers in a tough loss Thursday, 101-79, as Portland’s defensive firepower proved to be too much. Now, the Magic look to bounce back as they face the ...