The Orlando Magic defeated the visiting Detroit Pistons, 115 - 87, at Amway Center on Friday evening. The Magic (27 - 46) took control right from the start and maintained it by winning the first three quarters, on their way to the 28 - point blowout win. They led by four after one quarter and increased the margin to 18, as they went into halftime with a 57 - 39 lead. The Magic scored 70 points over the second and third quarters, causing Stan Van Gundy to bench his starters for the fourth quarter. All five starters scored in double digits for the Magic, led by Terrence Ross, who finished with 18 points on 6 - of - 9 shooting, including 5 - of - 6 from long range. Aaron Gordon and Nikola Vucevic followed up with 16 points each, while Elfrid Payton turned in his fourth triple - double in March, as he finished with 14 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists, in 29 minutes. Jodie Meeks chipped in 15 points on 6 - of - 12 shooting, in 21 minutes off the bench, as he took advantage of some extended minutes in the fourth. The Magic have a couple of days off before they take on the Raptors in Toronto on Monday. Meanwhile, the Pistons (34 - 39) were simply not able to get it going, as they shot only 35 percent from the field and only 2 - of - 22 from long range. Tobias Harris was the only starter to score in double digits, as he finished with 11 points, while Andre Drummond grabbed 14 rebounds, to go along with six points, in 20 minutes. Jon Leuer was Detroit's high - point man, with 16 points, eight rebounds, two assists and a steal, in 28 minutes off the bench. Ish Smith only played 16 minutes, after drawing the start. Smith finished with six points and three rebounds. The Pistons next contest takes place on Monday, when they visit New York to take on the Knicks.
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