The Detroit Pistons take on the Orlando Magic

After a blow-out win Wednesday night against the Milwaukee Bucks, the Detroit Pistons look to extend their win streak to two in their visit with the Orlando Magic.

It’s been tough watching Detroit basketball as of late.

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Prior to the All-Star break, Detroit lost three straight before a win at home against the Atlanta Hawks.

Since the All-Star break, Detroit, again, lost three straight before their win Wednesday against the Milwaukee Bucks.

Now, still only two and a half games back from the eighth seed in the East, the Pistons are in dire need to turn things around with a win in Orlando.

In their last matchup, Detroit was downed by Orlando with a final score of 102-89. It was Detroit’s first game without Reggie Jackson after his ankle injury.

Fortunately for Detroit, the Pistons are coming away from an uplifting win Wednesday night thanks to stellar performances from Stanley Johnson and Eric Moreland.

Additionally, with Andre Drummond looking to continue his double-double streak as well as the mere presence of Blake Griffen, the Pistons are in a solid position to come away with a win Friday night.

If everything goes as planned, Detroit can enter Saturday night’s matchup with the Heat only two games behind them for eighth: possibly one with a win.

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Friday night’s tip-off is 7:00 P.M. Eastern time.