AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) The Detroit Pistons took advantage of what seemed to be a little help from the scorer's table and went on beat the Orlando Magic.

Chauncey Billups scored 28 points, three on a disputed shot at the end of the third quarter, and Detroit got past Orlando for a 100-93 win Monday night and a 2-0 lead in the second-round series.

Billups officially made a 3-pointer with 0.5 seconds left in the third, ending a play that started with 5.1 seconds and seemed to take a fraction of a second longer using replays the officials didn't use during a 5-minute delay.

The shot put Detroit ahead 78-76.

Lead official Steve Javie declined to be interviewed by a pool reporter during a timeout, and ignored another reporter shouting to speak with him after the game ended.

Orlando had the ball down two points late in the game, but Rashard Lewis missed a running scoop shot, Dwight Howard just missed on a putback and Hedo Turkoglu couldn't grab the offensive rebound.

Magic reserve Keyon Dooling fouled Richard Hamilton before the ensuing pass was made from the sideline, giving Detroit a free throw made by Hamilton and the ball.

Billups then made two free throws to put Detroit ahead by five points with 10.9 seconds left to seal the win.

Game 3 in the best-of-seven series is Wednesday night in Orlando.

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