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Not Much Magic at Home for Orlando

Lakers finally win in Philly; Hawks extend streak at Washington

By Mike Buss,  Newser Staff

Posted Dec 21, 2007 10:14 PM CST
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(Newser) – Call it a missed opportunity tonight as the Orlando Magic saw Paul Millsap, a guy they passed on in last year's draft, score 28 points in a 113-94 win for the Utah Jazz in Florida. The Magic fell to 5-7 on its home floor this season despite the usual double-double from Dwight Howard and 27 points from Hedo Turkoglu. Elsewhere:

  • A motivational speech from Dr. J wasn't enough as the L.A. Lakers, led by Andrew Bynum and Lamar Odom, won at Philadelphia by five points. Kobe had a quiet 21 points for LA.
  • The Hawks got a rare win at Washington, 97-92, led by a big rebounding edge and strong game from Joe Johnson, who totaled 32 points.

Utah Jazz forward Paul Millsap (24) goes up for a shot against Orlando Magic's Dwight Howard, left, and Rashard Lewis during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Friday, Dec. 21, 2007. Millsap scored a game high 28 points in the Utah 113-94 victory over Orlando....
Utah Jazz forward Paul Millsap (24) goes up for a shot against Orlando Magic's Dwight Howard, left, and Rashard Lewis during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Friday, Dec. 21,...   (Associated Press)
Orlando Magic guard Jameer Nelson, center, loses control of the ball as he tries to get between Utah Jazz guard Deron Williams (8) and Utah Jazz forward Matt Harpring (15), during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Friday, Dec. 21, 2007. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Orlando Magic guard Jameer Nelson, center, loses control of the ball as he tries to get between Utah Jazz guard Deron Williams (8) and Utah Jazz forward Matt Harpring (15), during the first half of an...   (Associated Press)
Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard (12) grabs an offensive rebound and makes a shot over Utah Jazz center Jarron Collins (31) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Friday, Dec. 21, 2007. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard (12) grabs an offensive rebound and makes a shot over Utah Jazz center Jarron Collins (31) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Friday,...   (Associated Press)
Former Philadelphia 76er Julius Dr. J Erving addresses the fans during a half-time ceremony in the Los Angeles Lakers-76ers game Friday, Dec. 21, 2007, in Philadelphia, where he was honored for his contributions to the team and especially the team's 1983 NBA Championship where they defeated the Lakers. (AP Photo/Tom...
Former Philadelphia 76er Julius "Dr. J" Erving addresses the fans during a half-time ceremony in the Los Angeles Lakers-76ers game Friday, Dec. 21, 2007, in Philadelphia, where he was honored for his...   (Associated Press)
Los Angeles Lakers Kobe Bryant drives beneath the arm of Philadelphia 76ers Willie Green during the second quarter of a basketball game on Friday, Dec. 21, 2007, in Philadelphia. The Lakers won 106-101. (AP Photo/Tom Mihalek)
Los Angeles Lakers Kobe Bryant drives beneath the arm of Philadelphia 76ers Willie Green during the second quarter of a basketball game on Friday, Dec. 21, 2007, in Philadelphia. The Lakers won 106-101....   (Associated Press)
Philadelphia 76ers Andre Miller (7) has the ball knocked away by Los Angeles Lakers Lamar Odom (7) during the third quarter of a basketball game on Friday, Dec. 21, 2007, in Philadelphia. The Lakers won 106-101. (AP Photo/Tom Mihalek)
Philadelphia 76ers Andre Miller (7) has the ball knocked away by Los Angeles Lakers Lamar Odom (7) during the third quarter of a basketball game on Friday, Dec. 21, 2007, in Philadelphia. The Lakers won...   (Associated Press)
Washington Wizards guard DeShawn Stevenson winces after landing hard on the floor during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Atlanta Hawks on Friday, Dec. 21, 2007 in Washington. The Hawks won 97-92. Stevenson stayed in the game. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
Washington Wizards guard DeShawn Stevenson winces after landing hard on the floor during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Atlanta Hawks on Friday, Dec. 21, 2007 in Washington....   (Associated Press)
Atlanta Hawks guard Joe Johnson, right, drives to the basket against Washington Wizards center Brendan Haywood, left, and guard DeShawn Stevenson during the third quarter of an NBA basketball game Friday, Dec. 21, 2007, in Washington. Johnson scored 32 points in the Hawks' 97-92 victory. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
Atlanta Hawks guard Joe Johnson, right, drives to the basket against Washington Wizards center Brendan Haywood, left, and guard DeShawn Stevenson during the third quarter of an NBA basketball game Friday,...   (Associated Press)
Atlanta Hawks guard Josh Childress, right, drives to the basket against Washington Wizards forward Caron Butler during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game Friday, Dec. 21, 2007, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
Atlanta Hawks guard Josh Childress, right, drives to the basket against Washington Wizards forward Caron Butler during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game Friday, Dec. 21, 2007, in Washington....   (Associated Press)
Los Angeles Lakers Andrew Bynum slam dunks the ball during the first quarter of a basketball game Friday, Dec. 21, 2007, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Tom Mihalek)
Los Angeles Lakers Andrew Bynum slam dunks the ball during the first quarter of a basketball game Friday, Dec. 21, 2007, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Tom Mihalek)   (Associated Press)
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