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Lewis Heroics Drop Detroit

Orlando finds some magic against slumping Detroit

By Doug Sweeney,  Newser Staff

Posted Jan 21, 2008 10:24 PM CST
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(Newser) – Rashard Lewis hit the game-winning shot as time expired to give the Orlando Magic a 102-100 victory over the Detroit Pistons. Orlando had dropped nine straight contests to Detroit, including a four-game sweep in the first round of last year’s playoffs. The Magic’s Hedo Turkoglu led all scorers with 26 points; he also tallied eight assists, reports the Associated Press.

The game appeared to be heading to overtime when Chauncey Billups sank a 32-foot three-pointer with only three seconds remaining to tie the score at 100, but Lewis’ jumper ended the game. Rip Hamilton had 21 points to lead the Pistons, who have suddenly lost four of their last five games. Dwight Howard had 23 points and eight rebounds for Orlando.

Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard (12) battles Detroit Pistons forward Jason Maxiell (54) for a rebound during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Monday, Jan. 21, 2008. Orlando won 102-100. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard (12) battles Detroit Pistons forward Jason Maxiell (54) for a rebound during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Monday, Jan. 21, 2008. Orlando...   (Associated Press)
Orlando Magic forward Rashard Lewis, center, is mobbed by teammates, from left, Keith Bogans (10), James Augustine, Pat Garrity, Hedo Turkoglu, of Turkey, and Brian Cook, after shooting the winning basket at the buzzer to defeat the Detroit Pistons 102-100 in an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Monday, Jan....
Orlando Magic forward Rashard Lewis, center, is mobbed by teammates, from left, Keith Bogans (10), James Augustine, Pat Garrity, Hedo Turkoglu, of Turkey, and Brian Cook, after shooting the winning basket...   (Associated Press)
Detroit Pistons guard Richard Hamilton shoots a basket during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Orlando Magic in Orlando, Fla., Monday, Jan. 21, 2008. Hamilton led Detroit with 21 points but Orlando won 102-100. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Detroit Pistons guard Richard Hamilton shoots a basket during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Orlando Magic in Orlando, Fla., Monday, Jan. 21, 2008. Hamilton led Detroit with 21...   (Associated Press)
Orlando Magic forward Rashard Lewis, left,and Orlando Magic guard Keith Bogans, right, try to get control of a loose ball dropped by Detroit Pistons forward Rasheed Wallace, center, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Monday, Jan. 21, 2008. Wallace lost the ball out...
Orlando Magic forward Rashard Lewis, left,and Orlando Magic guard Keith Bogans, right, try to get control of a loose ball dropped by Detroit Pistons forward Rasheed Wallace, center, during the first half...   (Associated Press)
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