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Orlando Magic Weekly Preview: January 4-11

By Joe Buckley

Jan 2, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon (00) brings the ball up court during the second quarter at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 2, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon (00) brings the ball up court during the second quarter at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports /
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Andre Drummond, Detroit Pistons, Kyle O'Quinn, New York Knicks
Dec 29, 2015; New York, NY, USA; Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond (0) prepares to shoot the ball as New York Knicks power forward Kyle O’Quinn (9) defends during the first quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /

Monday, Jan. 4: @ Detroit Pistons

Orlando finishes its short road trip with a visit to Detroit.

The Pistons are one of the only remaining Eastern teams that the Magic are yet to face, and seeing as they are just one win behind the Magic, and two spots behind in the playoff race, this is possibly the most important matchup of the week.

Weapons to watch for: Reggie Jackson and Andre Drummond.

The Pistons surprised many during the first few weeks of the season, and though they have leveled off since, they look better than they have for years past.

The awesome point guard/center duo of Reggie Jackson and Andre Drummond are the culprits responsible for this new aura surrounding the Motor City. While Drummond continues to post numbers similar only to Moses Malone, Reggie Jackson is also playing well enough to produce a conundrum with Brandon Jennings making his return to the lineup.

For their part, the Pistons have hit a rough patch, losing four of their last five games with a lone win against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Before this streak, the Pistons had knocked off teams like the Miami Heat and Chicago Bulls, but they need a win to get back on track.

Given they are at home, facing a team that had bad performances as a team and individually last week, Orlando is going to be a target. This is a big game for both teams, and a must watch for fans.

Next: Trying to keep pace