It was the same two teams, but it wasn’t even close to the same result.
The Pistons and Orlando Magic played Sunday and it was a mismatch almost from the start, as All-Star center Nikola Vucevic and guard Evan Fournier, who combined for 66 points to fuel the Magic.
In Tuesday’s rematch, the Pistons looked like a different team, with better defense, energy and a big boost from their young point guards, pushing them to a turnaround win, 105-93, at Amway Center.
Saben Lee (18 points) and Dennis Smith Jr. (14 points) each had a season high and Jerami Grant added 17 points, seven rebounds and five assists for the Pistons (9-22), who ended their three-game losing streak and have a back-to-back at New Orleans on Wednesday.