Game Preview: Detroit Pistons vs. Orlando Magic
Essentials
Date: Jan. 31, 2010
Time: 6 p.m.
Television: Fox Sports Detroit
Records
Detroit: 15-30
Orlando: 31-16
Probable starters
Detroit:
Orlando:
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PG |
SG |
SF |
PF |
C |
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Jameer |
Vince |
Matt |
Rashard |
Dwight |
Las Vegas projection
Spread: Detroit +5
Over/under: 187
Score: Orlando wins, 96-91
Statistical projection
Detroit offensive rating: 103.1 (26th)
Detroit defensive rating: 109.2 (21st)
Detroit pace: 88.4 (29th)
Orlando offensive rating: 108.5 (11th)
Orlando defensive rating: 103.1 (6th)
Orlando pace: 92.9 (14th)
Score: Orlando wins, 99-93
Outlook
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Remember when this six-game home stand was supposed to be a chance to get back in the playoff race? A loss today would mean 1-5. One and five.
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The Pistons will probably give up a ton of 3-pointers tonight.
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Will Bynum is doubtful, according to Vince Ellis of the Detroit Free Press.
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Vincent Goodwill of The Detroit News makes a case for Austin Daye playing more, and I agree with the sentiment. But DaJuan Summers isn’t better “at creating shots for (himself) and teammates” than Tayshaun Prince. Today would present a good matchup for Daye, by the way.
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Jan 31, 2010 • 4:45 pm
by james
Pistons don’t care. They heard that its a rebuilding year. They know the roster will change. They know if the team sells there could be changes in management too. There is no accountability… again. Some of the most disappointing players are being heralded as “leaders”. What a mess. Dumars should open his eyes and address the real issues before he loses his entire fan base. All we want is a team that plays hard. All we want is a team that plays hard!