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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

(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... Read full story »

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