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

Hot Howard Works Magic on Knicks

Orlando star goes for 52nd double-double as Randolph sits out

By Mitch Pritchard,  Newser User

Posted Mar 1, 2008 10:09 PM CST
Email

(Newser) – The best thing to happen to Dwight Howard last night actually happened Friday night. Someone stepped on Zach Randolph's foot, and the New York Knicks big man couldn't play against the Orlando Magic. That left the middle open for Howard, who scored 26 points and grabbed 22 rebounds in a 118-92 win, reports the Associated Press. The Magic are 3-0 against the Knicks.

It was Howard's NBA-leading 52nd double-double, and it marked the seventh time this season he has had at least 20 points and 20 rebounds. Jamal Crawford had 23 points and seven assists for the Knicks. Crawford scored 17 of his points in the first 15 minutes ,as the Knicks built a five-point lead in the second period.

New York Knicks guard Fred Jones (2) drives toward the basket past Orlando Magic guard Maurice Evans (1) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Saturday, March 1, 2008. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
New York Knicks guard Fred Jones (2) drives toward the basket past Orlando Magic guard Maurice Evans (1) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Saturday, March 1, 2008. (AP...   (Associated Press)
Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard (12) dunks the ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the New York Knicks in Orlando, Fla., Saturday, March 1, 2008. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard (12) dunks the ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the New York Knicks in Orlando, Fla., Saturday, March 1, 2008. (AP Photo/John Raoux)   (Associated Press)
New York Knicks guard Jamal Crawford (11) goes up for a shot over the arms of Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Saturday, March 1, 2008. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
New York Knicks guard Jamal Crawford (11) goes up for a shot over the arms of Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Saturday, March...   (Associated Press)
New York Knicks center Eddy Curry (34) goes up past Orlando Magic forward Rashard Lewis (9) for a shot during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Saturday, March 1, 2008. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
New York Knicks center Eddy Curry (34) goes up past Orlando Magic forward Rashard Lewis (9) for a shot during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Saturday, March 1, 2008. (AP Photo/John...   (Associated Press)
Orlando Magic guard Carlos Arroyo, of Puerto Rico (30), goes up for a shot past New York Knicks guard Nate Robinson (4) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Saturday, March 1, 2008. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Orlando Magic guard Carlos Arroyo, of Puerto Rico (30), goes up for a shot past New York Knicks guard Nate Robinson (4) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Saturday, March...   (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.

NBA scoreboard
NBA.com

 
NBA • basketball • Orlando Magic • Zach Randolph • Dwight Howard • New York Knicks • Jamal Crawford • Pro basketball

More Newser Stories

Gomes' Late Free Throws Lift Timberwolves

Knicks Beat Magic, End Five-Game Skid

Celts, Big Three Top Sonics for 10th Straight

Davis, Warriors Work Magic on Orlando

Crawford Drills Raptors for 43 in Knicks Win
NEWS FROM OUR PARTNERS
Other Sites We Like:   24/7 Wall St.   |   Betty Confidential   |   BuzzFeed   |   Cracked   |   Fark   |   Timelines   |   The Frisky   |   Geek Sugar   |   NewsOne