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Wizards Can't Control Magic in 122-92 Rout

Ex-Warrior shames old team; Raptors stay hot on trip to Miami

By Jesse Andrews,  Newser User

Posted Mar 5, 2008 11:13 PM CST
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(Newser) – Orlando matched its win total from last season with 40 in drubbing injury-ridden Washington, the second-place team in the Southeast Division despite a losing record. Dwight Howard had a ho-hum 20 points and 11 boards in a contest that wasn't close from the beginning. Also in the Southeast:

  • Former Warrior Jason Richardson gouged his old team for 42 points in a 118-109 upset for the Bobcats.
  • The Raptors picked up where they left off in Miami, cruising to a 108-83 blowout against the Heat after beating them by 32 in their previous encounter there.

Washington Wizards' head coach Eddie Jordan covers his face in the final minutes of NBA basketball game against the Orlando Magic, Wednesday, March 5, 2008 in Washington. Wizards lost 122-92. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
Washington Wizards' head coach Eddie Jordan covers his face in the final minutes of NBA basketball game against the Orlando Magic, Wednesday, March 5, 2008 in Washington. Wizards lost 122-92. (AP Photo/Pablo...   (Associated Press)
Orlando Magic's Carlos Arroyo, (9), from Puerto Rico, runs into Washington Wizards Darius Songaila, left, in the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, March 5, 2008 in Washington. Magic won 122-92. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
Orlando Magic's Carlos Arroyo, (9), from Puerto Rico, runs into Washington Wizards Darius Songaila, left, in the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, March 5, 2008 in Washington. Magic won...   (Associated Press)
Orlando Magic's Dwight Howard (12), scores on Washington Wizards' Oleksiy Pecherov, rear, from the Ukraine, and Andray Blatche, right, in the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, March 5, 2008 in Washington. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)
Orlando Magic's Dwight Howard (12), scores on Washington Wizards' Oleksiy Pecherov, rear, from the Ukraine, and Andray Blatche, right, in the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, March 5,...   (Associated Press)
Miami Heat head coach Pat Riley sits on the sideline during the final minutes of the basketball game against the Toronto Raptors in Miami, Wednesday, March 5, 2008. The Raptors won 108-83. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz)
Miami Heat head coach Pat Riley sits on the sideline during the final minutes of the basketball game against the Toronto Raptors in Miami, Wednesday, March 5, 2008. The Raptors won 108-83. (AP Photo/Alan...   (Associated Press)
Toronto Raptors' Jamario Moon goes to the basket against the Miami Heat in the second quarter of a basketball game in Miami, Wednesday, March 5, 2008. The Raptors won 108-83. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz)
Toronto Raptors' Jamario Moon goes to the basket against the Miami Heat in the second quarter of a basketball game in Miami, Wednesday, March 5, 2008. The Raptors won 108-83. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz)   (Associated Press)
Toronto Raptors' Rasho Nesterovic, right, of Slovenia, drops one in the basket as Miami Heat's Earl Barron looks on in the second quarter of a basketball game in Miami, Wednesday, March 5, 2008. The Raptors won 108-83. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz)
Toronto Raptors' Rasho Nesterovic, right, of Slovenia, drops one in the basket as Miami Heat's Earl Barron looks on in the second quarter of a basketball game in Miami, Wednesday, March 5, 2008. The Raptors...   (Associated Press)
Miami Heat's Dwyane Wade (3) goes to the basket as Toronto Raptors' Darrick Martin (2) defends in the first quarter of a basketball game in Miami, Wednesday, March 5, 2008. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz)
Miami Heat's Dwyane Wade (3) goes to the basket as Toronto Raptors' Darrick Martin (2) defends in the first quarter of a basketball game in Miami, Wednesday, March 5, 2008. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz)   (Associated Press)
Charlotte Bobcats' Jason Richardson (23) scores two of his game-high 42 points as Golden State Warriors' Brandan Wright (32) and Patrick O'Bryant defend during the first half of an NBA basketball game on Wednesday, March 5, 2008 in Charlotte, N.C. Charlotte defeated Golden State 118-109. (AP Photo/Rick Havner)
Charlotte Bobcats' Jason Richardson (23) scores two of his game-high 42 points as Golden State Warriors' Brandan Wright (32) and Patrick O'Bryant defend during the first half of an NBA basketball game...   (Associated Press)
Charlotte Bobcats' Jason Richardson (23) drives to the basket as Golden State Warriors' Mickael Pietrus (2) from France, defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game on Wednesday, March 5, 2008 in Charlotte, N.C. Richardson scored 42 points in Charlottes' 118-109 win. (AP Photo/Rick Havner)
Charlotte Bobcats' Jason Richardson (23) drives to the basket as Golden State Warriors' Mickael Pietrus (2) from France, defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game on Wednesday, March 5,...   (Associated Press)
Golden State Warriors' Mickael Pietrus, right, from France, battles Charlotte Bobcats' Jared Dudley, left for the ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game on Wednesday, March 5, 2008 in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Rick Havner)
Golden State Warriors' Mickael Pietrus, right, from France, battles Charlotte Bobcats' Jared Dudley, left for the ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game on Wednesday, March 5, 2008 in Charlotte,...   (Associated Press)
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