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Superman Outduels the King

Sidekicks are the difference in 104-90 win for the Magic

By Jesse Andrews,  Newser User

Posted Mar 17, 2008 10:00 PM CDT
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(Newser) – The Magic solidified its hold on the third playoff seed in the East, topping the fourth-seeded Cavaliers 104-90, reports the Orlando Sentinel, to stretch their margin to 6 1/2 games in the standings. LeBron James led all scorers with 30 points, but Dwight Howard had 23 and 13 rebounds—and his plucky sidekicks proved the difference in a story of two halves.

While James dominated early, giving the Cavs a 45-40 halftime lead, the defense stiffened in the second half and the long-range shooting improved. Sharpshooters Rashard Lewis and Hedo Turkoglu combined for 39 points, including 6-of-11 three-point shooting. James had just two teammates reach double figures.

Orlando Magic forward Hedo Turkoglu (15), of Turkey, tries to grab a loose ball after it was knocked out of his hands by Cleveland Cavaliers guard Sasha Pavlovic.
Orlando Magic forward Hedo Turkoglu (15), of Turkey, tries to grab a loose ball after it was knocked out of his hands by Cleveland Cavaliers guard Sasha Pavlovic.   (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) goes up past Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Monday, March 17, 2008.
Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) goes up past Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Monday, March 17, 2008.   (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Devin Brown (33) drives around Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard (12) for a shot in the first half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Monday, March 17, 2008.
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Devin Brown (33) drives around Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard (12) for a shot in the first half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Monday, March 17, 2008.   (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard (12) gets between Cleveland Cavaliers guard Delonte West (13) and center Anderson Varejao, right, of Brazil, and dunks the ball in the first half.
Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard (12) gets between Cleveland Cavaliers guard Delonte West (13) and center Anderson Varejao, right, of Brazil, and dunks the ball in the first half.   (AP Photo/John Raoux)
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