Snappy newsletters. Simple Facebook sharing. Spirited comments. Sweet features are waiting… GET THEM NOW!

Howard, Magic Take Down Nuggets 109-98

Pistons handle Pacers, Raptors stomp Kidd-less Nets

By Doug Sweeney,  Newser Staff

Posted Feb 14, 2008 12:06 AM CST
Email

(Newser) – Dwight Howard scored 23 points and grabbed 24 rebounds as Orlando defeated Denver 109-98. It was Howard’s sixth 20-point, 20-rebound of the season and it came on the heels of coach Stan Van Gundy’s accusation that the young center was worrying too much about scoring, reports the Associated Press. Carmelo Anthony had 32 points to lead the Nuggets before fouling out. Elsewhere in the Association:

  • The Detroit Pistons got 14 points each from Chauncey Billups, Richard Hamilton and Tayshaun Prince in a 96-80 victory over the Indiana Pacers. The win gives Detroit 10 straight.
  • As news of the Jason Kidd trade circulated throughout the league the Toronto Raptors demolished the Nets, who were playing without their point guard, 109-91.

Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard, center, dunks the ball between Denver Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony, left, and J.R. Smith during the second half of their NBA basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2008. The Magic won 109-98. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard, center, dunks the ball between Denver Nuggets forward Carmelo Anthony, left, and J.R. Smith during the second half of their NBA basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Wednesday,...   (Associated Press)
Detroit Pistons guard Chauncey Billups (1) shoots as Indiana Pacers' Danny Granger defends in the third quarter of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2008, in Auburn Hills, Mich. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Detroit Pistons guard Chauncey Billups (1) shoots as Indiana Pacers' Danny Granger defends in the third quarter of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2008, in Auburn Hills, Mich. (AP Photo/Paul...   (Associated Press)
Toronto Raptors guard Jose Calderon, right, of Spain, soars over New Jersey Nets forward Bostjan Nachbar to block his shot during first half NBA basketball action in Toronto on Wednesday Feb. 13, 2008. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Frank Gunn)
Toronto Raptors guard Jose Calderon, right, of Spain, soars over New Jersey Nets forward Bostjan Nachbar to block his shot during first half NBA basketball action in Toronto on Wednesday Feb. 13, 2008....   (Associated Press)
New Jersey Nets' Jason Kidd reacts during the fourth quarter of Game 3 against the Miami Heat in second-round NBA playoffs basketball ini this May 12, 2006 file photo, in East Rutherford, N.J. Kidd appears headed back to where his career began, rejoining the Dallas Mavericks in the latest...
New Jersey Nets' Jason Kidd reacts during the fourth quarter of Game 3 against the Miami Heat in second-round NBA playoffs basketball ini this May 12, 2006 file photo, in East Rutherford, N.J. Kidd appears...   (Associated Press)
« Prev« Prev | Next »Next » Slideshow
To report an error on this story, notify our editors.
A snapshot of the day's best news stories.
 
COMMENTS
Be the first to comment on this story.

Feb. 13 NBA

Pistons 96 Pacers 80
Associated Press

Raptors 109 Nets 91
Associated Press

 
NBA • basketball • Toronto Raptors • New Jersey Nets • Denver Nuggets • Detroit Pistons • Orlando Magic • Indiana Pacers • Jason Kidd • Dwight Howard

More Newser Stories

Pistons Have Need for 'Sheed, Shed Pacers

Celtics Take Grizzlies to Rack Up 28-3

Raptors No Match For Celts' Juggernaut

Magic Down Cavs 117-116 in Overtime

NBA Mourns Pistons Great Chuck Daly
NEWS FROM OUR PARTNERS
Other Sites We Like:   24/7 Wall St.   |   Betty Confidential   |   BuzzFeed   |   Cracked   |   Fark   |   Timelines   |   The Frisky   |   Geek Sugar   |   NewsOne