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Orlando Takes Game 3

By the Associated Press

Posted Jun 9, 2009 11:29 PM CDT

(AP) – Orlando finally regained its Magic touch. Making easy shots and tough ones from everywhere, the Magic won their first game in two visits to the NBA finals as Dwight Howard and Rashard Lewis scored 21 points apiece in a 108-104 victory over Los Angeles. The Lakers still lead the series, 2-1, and Game 4 is Thursday night.

Orlando shot a finals record 63%, including another finals record 75% in the first half, to avoid falling into an 0-3 hole that no team in postseason history has been able to escape. Kobe Bryant scored 31 points for the Lakers, but the superstar had just 10 points in the second half and went only 4 of 15 from the field after the first quarter.

Orlando Magic's Dwight Howard puts up a shot against Los Angeles Lakers' Pau Gasol.
Orlando Magic's Dwight Howard puts up a shot against Los Angeles Lakers' Pau Gasol.   (David J. Phillip)
Orlando Magic's Dwight Howard, right, is hit by Los Angeles Lakers' Lamar Odom in the third quarter.
Orlando Magic's Dwight Howard, right, is hit by Los Angeles Lakers' Lamar Odom in the third quarter.   (Stan Honda)
Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant looks at the scoreboard during the fourth quarter.
Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant looks at the scoreboard during the fourth quarter.   (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
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plstyle
Jun 10, 2009 7:35 AM CDT
Wootage!
Snowleopard
Jun 10, 2009 6:43 AM CDT
great game
AClotfelter
Jun 10, 2009 4:57 AM CDT
Magic FTW!!!!

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