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AUBURN HILLS, Mich. - Ben Gordon scored 26 points, and the
Detroit Pistons overcame some early foul trouble in an impressive
defensive effort against Dwight Howard and Orlando, beating the
Magic 89-78 on Monday night.
Rodney Stuckey and Tayshaun Prince scored 14 points apiece for
the Pistons, who have won two in a row after losing their first
three games of the season.
Howard had 19 points, seven rebounds and five steals before
fouling out with 2:46 remaining on an illegal screen.
Orlando (4-2) was playing a night after rallying to beat
Toronto, but the Magic were outplayed by Detroit in the second
half.
Orlando shot 44 percent from the field and 8 of 22 from 3-point
range. Hedo Turkoglu and Ryan Anderson each scored 13 points for
the Magic.
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