The Orlando Magic figured they’d get a stiff challenge from the Detroit Pistons in the second game of a back-to-back set.
The Magic failed to gain any offensive traction and struggled to keep the Pistons out of the paint during a 105-93 loss Tuesday night at Amway Center.
Nikola Vucevic, who was named an All-Star just before tipoff, finished with 20 points for the Magic (13-19), who saw their three-game win streak end.
Evan Fournier scored 14 points and Terrence Ross had 13 — just three in the second half — for Orlando.
Magic coach Steve Clifford said the Pistons are hard to play against, and they showed why.