Detroit played a solid game today, beating Orlando 109-94. Orlando players and fans were expecting the game to be a bit closer, but everything went well for Detroit today. "It was really frustrating," said Orlando star Farmer. "I thought we were going to be ready for this game, but we just couldn't do anything against them." Coach Bob seemed perplexed early on, but made a few adjustments late in the game that were too little, too late in this game but may help his side out next time these two teams meet.

Detroit was led by Riffe (12 points, 12 assists, a block), Wood (6 points, 16 boards, 3 assists, a steal, 5 blocks), Henderson (25 points, 6 boards, 0 assists). Orlando was led by Farmer (12 points, 14 boards, 4 assists, a block), Mason (24 points, 1 assists, a steal, a block), Bermel (11 points, 8 assists, a steal).

Detroit stand at 3-0 with the victory. They stay at #1 in the Central and hold at #1 overall in the Eastern Conference. Orlando are now 1-2 and 0-2 at home with today's defeat. They stay at #4 in the Southeast and drop to #13 overall in the Eastern Conference.

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