National Basketball Association
BOXSCORE | RECAP
Orlando 112, Detroit 98
When: 7:00 PM ET, Wednesday, February 5, 2014
Where: Amway Center, Orlando, Florida
Officials: #52 Scott Twardoski, #30 John Goble, #48 Scott Foster
Attendance: 15166

Magic 112, Pistons 98: Rookie Victor Oladipo recorded 20 points on 8-of-10 shooting and Glen Davis scored 18 to lead a balanced effort as Orlando rolled over visiting Detroit.

Maurice Harkless collected 15 points and nine rebounds while Arron Afflalo had 15 points and seven assists as the Magic improved to 4-1 in their last five at home. Nikola Vucevic scored 14 and Jameer Nelson, who missed the last two games with a sore knee, added seven points and 11 assists for Orlando.

Josh Smith registered 25 points and 12 rebounds while Andre Drummond collected 15 points and 14 boards for his 36th double-double of the season to lead Detroit. Brandon Jennings chipped in with 15 points and 10 assists and Rodney Stuckey scored 14 for the Pistons, who lost their fourth straight road game.

Detroit was within two almost five minutes into the second quarter before Orlando scored nine straight, capped by Afflalo’s 3-pointer, and increased its lead to 57-43 at intermission. Oladipo recorded 12 points on 5-of-6 shooting in the first half as the Magic made 51 percent from the field and forced 11 turnovers.

Orlando pushed the lead to 20 after Davis' basket with just under three minutes left in the third quarter before Smith helped trim the lead to 88-74 going into the fourth. Smith and Drummond each scored to open the final frame, but Oladipo followed with a driving layup and the Pistons never got closer than 10 the rest of the way.

GAME NOTEBOOK: Orlando had a 49-20 scoring edge off the bench and reserve C Kyle O’Quinn had eight points to go along with a career-high six blocks. … Detroit F Josh Harrellson missed his second straight game with a sore knee and Jennings registered his 500th career steal in the first half for the Pistons. … Orlando’s 17 assists in the opening 24 minutes was a season high for any half during the 2013-14 campaign and the Magic finished with 29 helpers.
Top Game Performances
 
Detroit   Orlando
Josh Smith 25 Scoring Victor Oladipo 20
Brandon Jennings 10 Assists Jameer Nelson 11
Andre Drummond 14 Rebounds Maurice Harkless 9
Andre Drummond 3 Free Throws Made Victor Oladipo 4
Will Bynum 2 Steals Maurice Harkless 2
Andre Drummond 2 Blocks Kyle O'Quinn 6
Team Stats Summary
 
Team Points FG% 3PM-3PA FTM-FTA Assists Rebounds Blocks Steals Turnovers
Detroit 98 45.9 6-20 14-23 19 36 4 8 15
Orlando 112 49.4 6-18 18-20 29 44 8 10 14
Upcoming Games
  • Orlando will play their next game at home against Oklahoma City. The Magic have a W/L % of .000 after a win and .000 after a loss.
  • Detroit will play their next game at home against Brooklyn. The Pistons have a W/L % of .000 after a win and .000 after a loss.