Pistons and Billups beat Magic 100-93

The Detroit Pistons, behind Chauncey Billups' 28 points, beat the Orlando Magic 100-93 Monday in Game 2 of their Eastern semifinal.

The Magic made all seven of their three-point attempts in the third quarter, but made just one of nine shots from that range in the final period.

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (UPI) -- Chauncey Billups scored 20 of his 28 points in the second half Monday, leading Detroit to a 100-93 win over Orlando in Game 2 of their Eastern semifinal.

Tayshaun Prince added 17 points and 10 rebounds for the Pistons, who have a 2-0 edge in the best-of-7 series. Rasheed Wallace also scored 17 points and Richard Hamilton added 14.

Dwight Howard, who suffered a bruised left thumb in Saturday's loss, had 22 points and 18 rebounds for Orlando.

Jameer Nelson made five three-pointers and totaled 22 points before fouling out for the Magic. Rashard Lewis had 20 points and Maurice Evans 13.

The Magic made all seven of their three-point attempts in the third quarter, but made just one of nine shots from that range in the final period.

Game 3 will be Wednesday in Orlando.

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