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Raptors Roll Past Magic 108-94

Toronto holds serve, cuts Orlando's series lead to 2-1

By Jesse Andrews,  Newser User

Posted Apr 25, 2008 1:16 AM CDT
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(Newser) – T.J. Ford scored 21 points, Jose Calderon had 18 points and 13 assists, and the Toronto Raptors beat the Orlando Magic 108-94 on Thursday night in Game 3 of their first-round playoff series. Dwight Howard had 19 points and 12 rebounds for the Magic, who lead the best-of-seven series 2-1.

Hedo Turkoglu added 24 points and Rashard Lewis had 19. Jamario Moon had 11 points and 10 rebounds in his return to the starting lineup for Toronto, while Chris Bosh and Jason Kapono each scored 15 points and Anthony Parker 10. The Raptors finished 12-for-34 from 3-point range and set playoff highs for points in a game and a half (61).

Toronto Raptors' Carlos Delfino, right, from Argentina, congratulates Jose Calderon, from Spain, following the final buzzer.
Toronto Raptors' Carlos Delfino, right, from Argentina, congratulates Jose Calderon, from Spain, following the final buzzer.   (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Adrian Wyld)
Toronto Raptors' Chris Bosh, left, and Anthony Parker, right, team up to strip the ball from Orlando Magic's Hedo Turkoglu, of Turkey.
Toronto Raptors' Chris Bosh, left, and Anthony Parker, right, team up to strip the ball from Orlando Magic's Hedo Turkoglu, of Turkey.   (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Adrian Wyld)
Orlando Magic' Dwight Howard reacts to a foul during the Magic's 108-94 loss.
Orlando Magic' Dwight Howard reacts to a foul during the Magic's 108-94 loss.   (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Adrian Wyld)
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NBA • Toronto Raptors • Orlando Magic • Rashard Lewis • Dwight Howard • T.J. Ford • Hedo Turkoglu • Jose Calderon

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