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Pistons 104, Magic 102

ORLANDO (97.1 THE TICKET) - Brandon Knight scored a career high 31 points and the Detroit Pistons edged the Orlando Magic 104-102 on Sunday night.

As heard on 97.1 The Ticket - the Magic had a chance to tie the game in the closing seconds after a missed free throw, but missed three putback attempts as the final horn sounded.

Greg Monroe added 17 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists for the Pistons - in the road win over the struggling Magic.

Orlando's J.J. Redick tied a career high with 31 points and set a career high with eight 3-pointers.

Jameer Nelson had 18 points and eight assists, and Glen Davis added 17 points and 12 rebounds.

The Magic have lost five straight games, including 10 of 11 at home.

Tune in to 97.1 The Ticket on Tuesday as the Detroit Pistons take on Milwaukee - tipoff at 7:30 p.m.

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