(My Sportsbook) - The Orlando Magic will close out a three-game road trip Wednesday afternoon against the Chicago Bulls at the United Center. Orlando had a seven-game winning streak come to an end following an 88-82 loss to the Detroit Pistons on Monday at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Rashard Lewis was 6-for-12 from behind the arc for a game-high 23 points and Dwight Howard posted another double-double with 18 points and 18 boards. Jameer Nelson finished with nine points for the Magic, who fell to 1-1 on the trip and are 11-4 away from Amway Arena this season. The Bulls ended a three-game losing streak with a 100-87 victory over the New Jersey Nets on Monday, as Ben Gordon scored 24 points and rookie Derrick Rose ended with 21 points and a game-high 13 assists. Chicago had lost 13 straight and 16 of its last 17 as the visitor against the Nets. Andres Nocioni and Larry Hughes scored 17 points apiece in a winning effort for the Bulls, who played without forward Luol Deng. Deng rolled his ankle in a loss to Miami Friday and is expected to miss a week of action. Chicago has won five in a row at home and owns a 10-3 record at the United Center this season. Bulls forward Drew Gooden (ankle) is questionable for Wednesday's game. He has missed the last five games. Orlando posted a 96-93 victory over Chicago on November 3 this season at Amway Arena and has won five straight in the series. Orlando has also won four straight after losing its last three in the Windy City.
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