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Mar 25, 2008 11:32 PM CDT

Another Painful Game, Another Spurs Win

Ginobili has 28 as San Antonio pulls away late in Orlando, 107-97

(Newser) - Magic starters Hedo Turkoglu and Jameer Nelson both sustained first-half injuries that sent them to the bench, and they did not return against the Spurs, who surged in the fourth quarter to win 107-97, reports the Orlando Sentinel. Dwight Howard statistically outperformed the veteran Tim Duncan in an enthralling battle,...

Superman Outduels the King

Mar 17, 2008 10:00 PM CDT

Superman Outduels the King

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

(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...

Magic Trip Up Pacers, Clinch Playoff Berth

Mar 16, 2008 7:53 AM CDT

Magic Trip Up Pacers, Clinch Playoff Berth

Miller leads 76ers past Spurs; Wizards get OT win over Clippers

(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,...

Celts, Big Three Top Sonics for 10th Straight

Mar 12, 2008 11:22 PM CDT

Celts, Big Three Top Sonics for 10th Straight

Magic rout Clippers, Knicks stop bleeding against Heat

(Newser) - Ray Allen and Kevin Garnett had 18 point apiece, with Paul Pierce contributing 14 points (all in the first quarter) and eleven assists as the Big Three last night led Boston to a 111-82 rout of the woeful Supersonics, the AP reports. The win is the Celts' tenth straight. Seattle...

Orlando Lights Up Atlanta's 'D'

Mar 10, 2008 9:49 PM CDT

Orlando Lights Up Atlanta's 'D'

Magic virtually unstoppable in first half against porous Hawks

(Newser) - Orlando set a franchise record with 74 first-half points on 61% shooting in a 123-112 beating of Atlanta, reports the Orlando Sentinel. Dwight Howard took a pre-game talk with coach Stan Van Gundy to heart, as he posted 26 points and 16 rebounds, while teammate Hedo Turkoglu had his second-ever...

Davis, Warriors Work Magic
on Orlando

Mar 9, 2008 5:51 AM CDT

Davis, Warriors Work Magic on Orlando

Richardson leads red-hot Bobcats, Hawks take 2 from Heat

(Newser) - Baron Davis scored 33 points and Stephen Jackson scored 14 points during a third-quarter run to lift the Golden State Warriors to a 104-95 win over the Orlando Magic last night, reports the Orlando Sentinel. Dwight Howard had 26 points, 12 rebounds and five blocks for the Magic. Orlando had...

Wizards Can't Control Magic in 122-92 Rout

Mar 5, 2008 11:13 PM CST

Wizards Can't Control Magic in 122-92 Rout

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

(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:

Magic Win Critical Raps Series

Mar 4, 2008 11:16 PM CST

Magic Win Critical Raps Series

Howard takes over late against Bosh-less Toronto

(Newser) - Dwight Howard sustained early foul trouble, then dominated in the fourth quarter against a Raptors frontcourt missing All-Star Chris Bosh, and the Magic prevailed in Orlando, 102-87, reports the Orlando Sentinel. Howard had three points through three awkward quarters, as both teams struggled with their makeshift smallball lineups; he battered...

Hot Howard Works Magic
on Knicks

Mar 1, 2008 10:09 PM CST

Hot Howard Works Magic on Knicks

Orlando star goes for 52nd double-double as Randolph sits out

(Newser) - The best thing to happen to Dwight Howard last night actually happened Friday night. Someone stepped on Zach Randolph's foot, and the New York Knicks big man couldn't play against the Orlando Magic. That left the middle open for Howard, who scored 26 points and grabbed 22 rebounds in a...

Howard, Bench Depose Kings

Feb 24, 2008 10:22 PM CST

Howard, Bench Depose Kings

Cook and Dooling spark fourth-quarter burst as Kings lose first since Bibby trade

(Newser) - The post-Bibby Kings finally lost, falling flat in Orlando in the decisive fourth quarter. Backups Brian Cook and Keyon Dooling combined for 20 in a 22-8 run that gave the Magic a commanding 20-point lead. Dwight Howard was his customary monster self, leading his team with 26 points and 10...

Howard, Magic's Defense Slam Door on Sixers

Feb 22, 2008 10:33 PM CST

Howard, Magic's Defense Slam Door on Sixers

Orlando holds Philadelphia to 38% shooting in rout

(Newser) - Dwight Howard had 24 points, 18 rebounds and three blocks tonight, but it was the Orlando Magic defense that was really super in a 115-99 win over the Philadelphia 76ers, reports the Orlando Sentinel. Orlando held Philly to 38 percent shooting and only 66 points heading into the fourth period....

Efficient Raps Gouge Orlando

Feb 20, 2008 10:05 PM CST

Efficient Raps Gouge Orlando

Bosh has 40, Calderon adds 19 and 13 dimes in 127-110 rout

(Newser) - All-Star big men Chris Bosh and Dwight Howard battled mightily in Toronto, but Raptors point guard Jose Calderon's canny distribution tipped the balance in a 127-110 rout by the home squad, reports the Orlando Sentinel. Howard had 37 points and 15 boards—10 on offense—but Bosh had 40 on...

Howard, Magic Take Down Nuggets 109-98

Feb 14, 2008 12:06 AM CST

Howard, Magic Take Down Nuggets 109-98

Pistons handle Pacers, Raptors stomp Kidd-less Nets

(Newser) - Dwight Howard scored 23 points and grabbed 24 rebounds as Orlando defeated Denver 109-98. It was Howard’s sixth 20-point, 20-rebound of the season and it came on the heels of coach Stan Van Gundy’s accusation that the young center was worrying too much about scoring, reports the Associated...

Finally, Some Help For LeBron

Feb 11, 2008 10:15 PM CST

Finally, Some Help For LeBron

Hughes scores 40 in Orlando as Cavaliers get Gooden back

(Newser) - A common scapegoat for Cleveland's occasionally mediocre play, gunner Larry Hughes made the case for his sizable contract, pouring in 40 in the Cavaliers' 118-111 win tonight over the Magic. Hughes's 23-point third quarter kept Cleveland close, and the team's 12-2 run in the first five minutes of the fourth...

Spurs Power Past Slumping Wizards 85-77

Feb 7, 2008 12:48 AM CST

Spurs Power Past Slumping Wizards 85-77

Johnson, Hawks capitalize on Kobe's blunder, Magic cut down Nets

(Newser) - A rejuvenated Robert Horry led San Antonio on a 17-4 third quarter run that gave the Spurs the lead and carried them to an 85-77 win over Washington. The Wizards have now lost five straight, reports the Associated Press. The skid has coincided with All-Star Caron Butler’s hip injury...

Mavs Win Battle of Howards

Feb 4, 2008 11:10 PM CST

Mavs Win Battle of Howards

Dallas prevails over Orlando as Dwight, Josh match stats

(Newser) - Both Josh Howard and Dwight Howard (no relation) had 28 points, 7 rebounds, and 3 assists, but Dallas's bench outscored Orlando's 46-16 to deliver a 107-98 win. Thus ended a two-game skid for Dallas, which rebounded nicely from a 90-67 demolition in Detroit. Magic forward Hedo Turkoglu had a triple-double...

Pistons Start Fast, Then Cruise to Win

Jan 26, 2008 7:40 AM CST

Pistons Start Fast, Then Cruise to Win

Big first half from Hamilton, Wallace puts Orlando away early

(Newser) - The Pistons made 77% of their shots in the first quarter and had a 68-point first half to coast to a 101-93 home victory over Orlando last night. Richard Hamilton's 32 points led the Detroit to the team's second consecutive victory while Chauncey Billups had 21 and Rasheed Wallace 15...

Lewis Heroics Drop Detroit

Jan 21, 2008 10:24 PM CST

Lewis Heroics Drop Detroit

Orlando finds some magic against slumping Detroit

(Newser) - Rashard Lewis hit the game-winning shot as time expired to give the Orlando Magic a 102-100 victory over the Detroit Pistons. Orlando had dropped nine straight contests to Detroit, including a four-game sweep in the first round of last year’s playoffs. The Magic’s Hedo Turkoglu led all scorers...

Nuggets, Anthony Trump Magic

Jan 12, 2008 6:13 AM CST

Nuggets, Anthony Trump Magic

Nuggets have big fourth quarter, win 113-103

(Newser) - Denver's Carmelo Anthony had 32 points, and got help from unexpected places to beat Orlando 113-103, the Orlando Sentinel reports. Anthony Carter and Linas Kleiza had 21 and 18 points respectively, including Carter's 14 during a fourth-quarter surge in which the Nuggets broke open a close game after trailing Orlando...

Celtics Take Grizzlies to Rack Up 28-3

Jan 5, 2008 6:29 AM CST

Celtics Take Grizzlies to Rack Up 28-3

Pistons win 11th straight at Toronto; Houston tips Orlando

(Newser) - Boston got 20 points from Allen—only it was Tony not Ray—in a 100-96 win over the hapless Grizzlies last night. Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce had 23 points apiece while Ray Allen barely got on the scoresheet, sinking two free throws inside of 10 seconds remaining. Juan Carlos...