Detroit Pistons (11-36, 14th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Orlando Magic (9-40, 15th in the Eastern Conference)
Orlando, Florida; Friday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Detroit is looking to stop its three-game losing streak with a win against Orlando.
The Magic are 6-28 against Eastern Conference opponents. Orlando ranks eighth in the Eastern Conference with 34.2 defensive rebounds per game led by Wendell Carter Jr. averaging 8.0.
The Pistons are 7-19 in Eastern Conference play. Detroit has a 3-22 record in games decided by 10 or more points.
The teams meet for the third time this season. The Pistons won 97-92 in the last matchup on Jan. 9.
TOP PERFORMERS: Cole Anthony is averaging 18 points, six rebounds and 5.9 assists for the Magic. Gary Harris is averaging 2.6 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games for Orlando.
Cade Cunningham is averaging 16.2 points, 5.4 rebounds and 5.3 assists for the Pistons. Saddiq Bey is averaging 16.7 points over the last 10 games for Detroit.
LAST 10 GAMES: Magic: 2-8, averaging 102.5 points, 41.7 rebounds, 25.2 assists, 7.2 steals and 5.9 blocks per game while shooting 43.7% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 107.1 points per game.
Pistons: 4-6, averaging 105.7 points, 40.5 rebounds, 23.7 assists, 6.9 steals and 5.3 blocks per game while shooting 44.9% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 113.4 points.
INJURIES: Magic: Jonathan Isaac: out (knee), E'Twaun Moore: out (knee), Michael Carter-Williams: out (left ankle), R.J. Hampton: out (knee), Markelle Fultz: out (knee).
Pistons: Jerami Grant: out (health and safety protocols), Isaiah Livers: out (foot), Kelly Olynyk: out (health and safety protocols).
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