The Detroit Pistons travel south to face the Orlando Magic at Amway Center on Friday.

The Pistons (11-36) come into this matchup losing five of their last six games. Stretches like that have been happening all season, and it's likely going to continue for the final three months. It's nice to see them play competitively, though, barely losing to the Utah Jazz and Denver Nuggets in each of their last three games. Cade Cunningham had one of the performances of the season in the most recent loss to Denver, collecting 34 points, eight rebounds, eight assists and four blocks on Tuesday night. That has him right back in the thick of things for the Rookie of the Year because it looked like Evan Mobley was running away with it before that magical performance.

The Magic (9-40) have the worst record in the NBA. Having single-digit wins with the All-Star break approaching is a horrific sign, and it looks like the Magic are well on their way to another top pick. That is one thing they've been getting right recently, though, because this team has a ton of great young options. Franz Wagner, Cole Anthony, Mo Bamba and Wendell Carter Jr have all shown flashes this season, and adding a top pick with those guys could be just what the doctor ordered. That's way too many good players to have this poor of a record, though, and while they'd like the top pick, seeing some wins would give fans even more encouragement going forward.

These teams have played two narrow games this season, with Detroit winning both outings. That gives the Pistons six wins in their last nine meetings with the Magic, dating back three years.