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Magic Holds on This Time, Beats Trail Blazers

Turkoglu scores 20 points as Orlando survives big comeback

By Mitch Pritchard,  Newser User

Posted Jan 20, 2008 12:58 AM CST
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(Newser) – Hedo Turkoglu scored 20 points, including nine in the fourth period as the Orlando Magic held on the beat the Portland Trail Blazers 101-94 Saturday, reports the Orlando Sentinel. The Magic lost most of a 21-point lead in the second period, but the young Blazers couldn't get closer than four points.

Magic fans had seen this before as Orlando blew a 19-point, third-period lead in losing to the Charlotte Bobcats Wednesday. Turkoglu wouldn't let that happen Saturday, however, as he broke out of a slump by hitting 9 of 16 shots, grabbing 7 rebounds and 5 assists. The Blazers were led by Brandon Roy's 25 points.

Orlando Magic guard Maurice Evans, center, and Portland Trail Blazers forward LaMarcus Aldridge, right, vie for a rebound as Portland's Brandon Roy, left, and Orlando's Dwight Howard watch during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Saturday, Jan. 19, 2008. The Magic won 101-94. (AP Photo/Phelan...
Orlando Magic guard Maurice Evans, center, and Portland Trail Blazers forward LaMarcus Aldridge, right, vie for a rebound as Portland's Brandon Roy, left, and Orlando's Dwight Howard watch during the...   (Associated Press)
Orlando Magic forward Hedo Turkoglu, left, of Turkey, goes up for a shot in front of Portland Trail Blazers forward LaMarcus Aldridge during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Saturday, Jan. 19, 2008. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Orlando Magic forward Hedo Turkoglu, left, of Turkey, goes up for a shot in front of Portland Trail Blazers forward LaMarcus Aldridge during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Fla.,...   (Associated Press)
Orlando Magic forward Rashard Lewis, left, puts up a shot in front of Portland Trail Blazers forward Travis Outlaw during the second half of an basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Saturday, Jan. 19, 2008. The Magic won 101-94. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Orlando Magic forward Rashard Lewis, left, puts up a shot in front of Portland Trail Blazers forward Travis Outlaw during the second half of an basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Saturday, Jan. 19, 2008....   (Associated Press)
Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard, left, puts up a shot in front of Portland Trail Blazers forward LaMarcus Aldridge during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Saturday, Jan. 19, 2008. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard, left, puts up a shot in front of Portland Trail Blazers forward LaMarcus Aldridge during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Saturday, Jan. 19,...   (Associated Press)
Portland Trail Blazers forward LaMarcus Aldridge puts up a shot over Orlando Magic forward Rashard Lewis during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Saturday, Jan. 19, 2008. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Portland Trail Blazers forward LaMarcus Aldridge puts up a shot over Orlando Magic forward Rashard Lewis during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Saturday, Jan. 19, 2008. (AP...   (Associated Press)
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