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Van Gundy Gets Win in Miami - For Orlando

Pistons take 7th straight while Chicago hangs on against Milwaukee

By Mike Buss,  Newser Staff

Posted Dec 29, 2007 12:21 AM CST
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(Newser) – Dwyane Wade showed some magic of his own tonight with 48 points on 16 of 21 shooting, but it wasn't enough as Miami lost in overtime to Orlando, 121-114. Daequan Cook's three-pointer with 2 seconds left sent it to the extra session. Magic coach Stan Van Gundy won in his first trip back to Miami. Elsewhere on the hardwood:

  • Detroit improved to 13-2 in December with hot shooting throughout, including a 40-point second quarter. Richard Hamilton led the Pistons with 23 points and nine assists.
  • Chicago outlasted Milwaukee 103-99 to give interim coach Jim Boylan the win in his first game. Said Boylan afterward: "I've been chasing this a long time." Chicago's Ben Gordon scored 31 points.

Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard (12) goes up for a shot defended by Miami Heat guard Udonis Haslem (40) in the first period in Miami, Friday, December 28, 2007. (AP Photo/Jon Way)
Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard (12) goes up for a shot defended by Miami Heat guard Udonis Haslem (40) in the first period in Miami, Friday, December 28, 2007. (AP Photo/Jon Way)   (Associated Press)
Orlando Magic forward Hedo Yurkoghj, left, blocks a shot by Miami Heat guard Dorell Wright (1) in overtime of their game in Miami, Friday, Dec. 28, 2007. The Magic won 121-114. (AP Photo/Jon Way)
Orlando Magic forward Hedo Yurkoghj, left, blocks a shot by Miami Heat guard Dorell Wright (1) in overtime of their game in Miami, Friday, Dec. 28, 2007. The Magic won 121-114. (AP Photo/Jon Way)   (Associated Press)
Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade (3) drives to the basket by Orlando Magic guard Hedo Turkoglu, of Turkey, in overtime of an NBA basketball game in Miami, Friday, Dec. 28, 2007. Tne Magic beat the Heat, 121-114 in overtime. (AP Photo/Jon Way)
Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade (3) drives to the basket by Orlando Magic guard Hedo Turkoglu, of Turkey, in overtime of an NBA basketball game in Miami, Friday, Dec. 28, 2007. Tne Magic beat the Heat,...   (Associated Press)
Orlando Magic coach Stan Van Gundy talks to his players in the fourth period of a NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat in Miami, Friday, Dec. 28, 2007. The Magic won 121-114 in overtime. (AP Photo/Jon Way)
Orlando Magic coach Stan Van Gundy talks to his players in the fourth period of a NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat in Miami, Friday, Dec. 28, 2007. The Magic won 121-114 in overtime. (AP Photo/Jon...   (Associated Press)
Milwaukee Bucks head coach Larry Krystkowiak yells at an official during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game against Chicago Bulls in Chicago, Friday, Dec. 28, 2007. The Bulls won, 103-99. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Milwaukee Bucks head coach Larry Krystkowiak yells at an official during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game against Chicago Bulls in Chicago, Friday, Dec. 28, 2007. The Bulls won, 103-99. (AP...   (Associated Press)
Chicago Bulls' Joe Smith (32), center, battles for a loose ball with Milwaukee Bucks' Yi Jianlian, left, of China, Maurice Williams (25) and Bobby Simmons during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Chicago, Friday, Dec. 28, 2007. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Chicago Bulls' Joe Smith (32), center, battles for a loose ball with Milwaukee Bucks' Yi Jianlian, left, of China, Maurice Williams (25) and Bobby Simmons during the first quarter of an NBA basketball...   (Associated Press)
Chicago Bulls' Luol Deng, left, of Sudan, drives around Milwaukee Bucks' Bobby Simmons during the first quarter in Chicago, Friday, Dec. 28, 2007. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Chicago Bulls' Luol Deng, left, of Sudan, drives around Milwaukee Bucks' Bobby Simmons during the first quarter in Chicago, Friday, Dec. 28, 2007. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)   (Associated Press)
NBA official Bennett Salvatore, left, talks to Chicago Bulls interim head coach Jim Boylan during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Milwaukee Bucks in Chicago, Friday, Dec. 28, 2007. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
NBA official Bennett Salvatore, left, talks to Chicago Bulls interim head coach Jim Boylan during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Milwaukee Bucks in Chicago, Friday, Dec. 28, 2007....   (Associated Press)
Detroit Pistons forward Tayshaun Prince (22) takes a shot against Indiana Pacers guard Mike Dunleavy during the second half of a NBA basketball game Friday, Dec. 28, 2007, in Auburn Hills, Mich. Prince scored 15 points in the Pistons 114-101 win. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Detroit Pistons forward Tayshaun Prince (22) takes a shot against Indiana Pacers guard Mike Dunleavy during the second half of a NBA basketball game Friday, Dec. 28, 2007, in Auburn Hills, Mich. Prince...   (Associated Press)
Detroit Pistons guard Richard Hamilton (32) gets past Indiana Pacers forward Danny Granger (33) for a shot in the second half of a basketball game Friday, Dec. 28, 2007, in Auburn Hills, Mich. Hamilton led the Pistons with 23 points and had nine assists in a 114-101 win. (AP Photo/Duane...
Detroit Pistons guard Richard Hamilton (32) gets past Indiana Pacers forward Danny Granger (33) for a shot in the second half of a basketball game Friday, Dec. 28, 2007, in Auburn Hills, Mich. Hamilton...   (Associated Press)
Detroit Pistons center Rasheed Wallace, right, blocks a shot by Indiana Pacers forward Ike Diogu in the first half of a basketball game Friday, Dec. 28, 2007, in Auburn Hills, Mich. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Detroit Pistons center Rasheed Wallace, right, blocks a shot by Indiana Pacers forward Ike Diogu in the first half of a basketball game Friday, Dec. 28, 2007, in Auburn Hills, Mich. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)   (Associated Press)
Indiana Pacers center Jeff Foster, bottom, and Detroit Pistons guard Rodney Stuckey tangle while battling for a loose ball in the first quarter of a basketball game Friday, Dec. 28, 2007, in Auburn Hills, Mich. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Indiana Pacers center Jeff Foster, bottom, and Detroit Pistons guard Rodney Stuckey tangle while battling for a loose ball in the first quarter of a basketball game Friday, Dec. 28, 2007, in Auburn Hills,...   (Associated Press)
Orlando Magic guard Maurice Evens (1) is fouled by Miami Heat guard Luke Jackson (6) in the first period in Miami, Friday, Dec. 28, 2007. Orlando won in OT 121-114. (AP Photo/Jon Way)
Orlando Magic guard Maurice Evens (1) is fouled by Miami Heat guard Luke Jackson (6) in the first period in Miami, Friday, Dec. 28, 2007. Orlando won in OT 121-114. (AP Photo/Jon Way)   (Associated Press)
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Pistons 114 Pacers 101

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Pistons win seventh in a row
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Bulls 103 Bucks 99

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