...I hate crying about the referees, but that call at the end of the third quarter was atrocious. The TNT replay clearly showed that Billups released the ball at the 5.23 second mark. The clock read 5.1 seconds at the beginning of the play. Do the math. The shot came .13 too late!

...Our MVP of tonight's game? The Palace clock operator!

...With that said, we're up four with just over six minutes to play but couldn't hold the lead. The Magic also made some very questionable decisions in the final three minutes of the game. They have only themselves to blame for the loss. But there's no question that Billups' three gave Detroit the momentum it was looking for after the Magic gained a head of steam in the third quarter.

...Seems like we can't get a break on these late clock controversies. Houston stole a win from us earlier this season after the refs got one wrong. It happened again in game two. If it's not for bad luck, we'd have none at all.

...Rashard was 0-4 with one turnover in the final 3:05.

...The Pistons didn't score a field goal in the final 6:00 of game two. Problem is, the Pistons hit their final 13 points from the free throw line.

...If Jameer Nelson does not foul out with 1:23 to go in this game, I believe we win! The Closer sparked the Magic in the third quarter with three-3-pointers. He ran the show all night and finished with 22 points. I have to think that shot with :42 left and the Magic down two goes to Jameer if he's on the floor. Jameer Nelson is coming of age as a point guard in this league.

...That is all from Motown...Magic fans, let's rock the house for game three because our team's gonna need you!