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Magic Blow Big Lead at Home, Lose to Nets

LeBron heats up in Cavs win while Knicks drop another at MSG

By Mike Buss,  Newser Staff

Posted Jan 3, 2008 3:11 AM CST
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(Newser) – The Magic had a double-digit lead in the fourth quarter but lost to the New Jersey Nets 96-95 despite having multiple chances to win in the waning seconds, reports the Orlando Sentinel. Hedo Turkoglu led Orlando with 23 points while Vince Carter led the Nets with 18, including the winning free throws with 25 seconds left. Elsewhere on the court:

  • LeBron James scored 32 points in the second half and Cleveland got a rare excellent shooting performance from Larry Hughes in a four-point win over improving Atlanta.
  • Before the game,  Knicks coach Isiah Thomas talked about championships for the franchise but then was soon brought back to reality as his team was routed by mediocre Sacramento, 107-97.

Orlando Magic forward Dwight Howard (12) , goes up for a shot in front of New Jersey Nets forward Jason Collins, right, and forward Sean Williams, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2008.(AP Photo/John Raoux)
Orlando Magic forward Dwight Howard (12) , goes up for a shot in front of New Jersey Nets forward Jason Collins, right, and forward Sean Williams, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando,...   (Associated Press)
Orlando Magic guard Jameer Nelson (14) , gets off a shot in front of New Jersey Nets forward Malik Allen (30) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2008.(AP Photo/John Raoux)
Orlando Magic guard Jameer Nelson (14) , gets off a shot in front of New Jersey Nets forward Malik Allen (30) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2008.(AP...   (Associated Press)
Orlando Magic guard forward Hedo Turkoglu (15), of Turkey, grabs a rebound away from New Jersey Nets forward Josh Boone during the first half half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2008.(AP Photo/John Raoux)
Orlando Magic guard forward Hedo Turkoglu (15), of Turkey, grabs a rebound away from New Jersey Nets forward Josh Boone during the first half half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Wednesday,...   (Associated Press)
New Jersey Nets forward Vince Carter, left, gets past Orlando Magic center Adonal Foyle, of St. Vincent and Grenadines, as he drives to the basket during the first half half of their game in Orlando, Fla., Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2008.(AP Photo/John Raoux)
New Jersey Nets forward Vince Carter, left, gets past Orlando Magic center Adonal Foyle, of St. Vincent and Grenadines, as he drives to the basket during the first half half of their game in Orlando,...   (Associated Press)
Cleveland Cavaliers' Anderson Varejao, back, from Brazil, puts pressure on Atlanta Hawks' Shelden Williams in the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2008, in Cleveland. The Cavaliers won 98-94. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Cleveland Cavaliers' Anderson Varejao, back, from Brazil, puts pressure on Atlanta Hawks' Shelden Williams in the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2008, in Cleveland. The Cavaliers...   (Associated Press)
Cleveland Cavaliers' Drew Gooden (90) drives to the basket against Atlanta Hawks' Josh Smith in the second quarter of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2008, in Cleveland. The Cavaliers won 98-94. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Cleveland Cavaliers' Drew Gooden (90) drives to the basket against Atlanta Hawks' Josh Smith in the second quarter of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2008, in Cleveland. The Cavaliers won 98-94....   (Associated Press)
Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James, center, is under pressure from Atlanta Hawks' Al Horford, left, and Marvin Williams in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2008, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James, center, is under pressure from Atlanta Hawks' Al Horford, left, and Marvin Williams in the first quarter of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2008, in Cleveland....   (Associated Press)
Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James (23) is fouled by Atlanta Hawks' Josh Smith in the fourth quarter of an NBA asketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2008, in Cleveland. James scored 36 points for the 98-94 Cavaliers win. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James (23) is fouled by Atlanta Hawks' Josh Smith in the fourth quarter of an NBA asketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2008, in Cleveland. James scored 36 points for the 98-94...   (Associated Press)
New York Knicks' Stephon Marbury, left, passes off the ball as Sacramento Kings' Francisco Garcia, of the Dominican Republic, defends in the second quarter during NBA basketball action Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2008 at Madison Square Garden in New York. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
New York Knicks' Stephon Marbury, left, passes off the ball as Sacramento Kings' Francisco Garcia, of the Dominican Republic, defends in the second quarter during NBA basketball action Wednesday, Jan....   (Associated Press)
Sacramento Kings Mikki Moore, right, fouls New York Knicks' Eddy Curry as he shoots in the second quarter during NBA basketball action Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2008, at Madison Square Garden in New York. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
Sacramento Kings Mikki Moore, right, fouls New York Knicks' Eddy Curry as he shoots in the second quarter during NBA basketball action Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2008, at Madison Square Garden in New York. (AP...   (Associated Press)
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