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Magic Trip Up Pacers, Clinch Playoff Berth

Posted Mar 16, 08 7:53 AM CDT in Sports 

(Newser) – Orlando clinched a postseason spot with a 122-111 victory over Indiana, despite 22 turnovers that led to 25 Pacers points. Hedo Turkoglu shot 13-for-23 for a game-high 27 points, with Rashard Lewis adding 22 and Mo Evans pitching in 19. The Magic now have their sights on keeping their 3-seed, the Orlando Sentinel reports. In other hoops action:

  • Andre Miller powered through a hurting back to collect a game-high 32 points, plus seven assists and five rebounds, in his 76ers' 103-96 upset of the reigning champion Spurs.
  • Antawn Jamison's foul-drawing and free-throw shooting sent Washington to overtime, where his 3-point accuracy ensured a 119-109 defeat of the Clippers.

Source Orlando Sentinel

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Washington Wizards' Antawn Jamison battles the Los Angeles Clippers' Josh Powell for a rebound in the first quarter of this basketball game in Washington Saturday, March 15, 2008.   (Associated Press)
Indiana Pacers forward Danny Granger (33) scores as he is defended by Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard (12) during an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Saturday, March 15, 2008.   (Associated Press)
Orlando Magic forward Hedo Turkoglu (15) shoots past Indiana Pacers forward Danny Granger during an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Saturday, March 15, 2008.   (Associated Press)
Indiana Pacers guard Marquis Daniels (6) drives to the basket past Orlando Magic forward Rashard Lewis, back, guard Jameer Nelson and guard Keith Bogans, right.   (Associated Press)
San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan reacts after missing a free throw against the and Philadelphia 76ers' during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game Saturday, March 15, 2008.   (Associated Press)
San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan (21) and Philadelphia 76ers' Samuel Dalembert fight for a rebound during an NBA basketball game Saturday , March 15, 2008, in Philadelphia.   (Associated Press)
San Antonio Spurs' Tony Parker (9) goes up for a shot as Philadelphia 76ers' Louis Williams defends during an NBA basketball game Saturday , March 15, 2008.   (Associated Press)
Washington Wizards' DeShawn Stevenson, left, defends against Los Angeles Clippers' Corey Maggette (50) in Washington Saturday, March 15, 2008.   (Associated Press)
Washington Wizards, Antawn Jamison, right, defends against the Los Angeles Clippers' Quinton Ross in Washington, Saturday, March 15, 2008.   (Associated Press)
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