The Magic just didn’t show up in this game as the Pistons shot 58.9% from the floor and they outrebounded the Magic 42-34 in this game. Rashard Lewis led the way for the Magic in this game with 21 points and 3 rebounds. Hedo Turkoglu had his second solid game in a row as he scored 17 points, grabbed 5 rebounds and dished out 3 assists. Dwight Howard was a beast in the paint with 16 points and 13 rebounds. Keith Bogans had a great game shooting the ball as he made all four of his shot attempts from the floor (all 3 pointers) and he converted both of his free throws to finish with 14 points and 4 rebounds. The Magic are now 1-1 on the season with this loss.

Stan Van Gundy must have made some big adjustments at halftime because the Magic outscored the Bucks 35-16 in the third quarter as they rolled to an easy victory. The Magic also shot an outstanding 12 of 22 from three point range as a team! Rashard Lewis led the way in his Magic debut with 26 points and 6 rebounds. Hedo Turkoglu also turned in a good offensive performance as he scored 24 points, grabbed 5 rebounds and dished out 2 assists. Dwight Howard was a complete beast in the paint for the Magic. He scored 16 points, grabbed 12 rebounds, dished out 2 assists and blocked 7 shots. Jameer Nelson did a good job of running the offense with 10 points, 3 rebounds and 7 assists. The Magic are now 1-0 on the season.