Mar

29

Howards Double-Double Leads To Trouble For The Bucks Magic Win 103-86

Posted by Jeff Sack under Main 

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Dwight Howard recorded a double-double, and led six Orlando Magic players in double figures as the Magic toyed with the Milwaukee Bucks Friday night 103-86. The victory was the 24th road win for Orlando, setting a new franchise record.? Orlando is the third seed in the NBA Eastern Conference Playoff race, they have clinched a spot in the playoffs, but have not clinched wining the Southeast Division.

This game really was over after the?first quarter, as Milwaukee fell behind early and never came close to catching up. Orlando took a commanding 34-23 lead at the end of the first period.? They increased their lead, as the game hit the halfway point, with the Magic leading 60-43.? If there was any doubt remaining, it was evaporated by the end of the third quarter as Orlando jumped ahead 87-63. The Magic scored just 16 points in the final period and still won by 17 points!

Dwight Howard scored a game high 25 points, grabbed 11 boards, 2 blocks, 1 assist, in the Orlando victory. Rashard Lewis scored 16 points, 7 rebounds, 2 steals, 1 block, Carlos Arroyo scored 13 points, 9 assists, 2 steals, 1 rebound. Hedo Turkoglu scored 12 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists, Brian Cook came off the bench and scored 12 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 block. Maurice Evans scored 10 points, 6 rebounds, 2 steals, 1 assist.

Mo Williams was the leading scorer for Milwaukee, as he scored 18 points, 5 assists. Royal Ivey came off the bench for the Bucks and scored 12 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assist, Charlie Villanueva recorded a double-double, 11 points, 10 boards, 1 steal, 1 block. Yi Jianlian had a nice game off the bench as the rookie scored 11 points, 7 rebounds, 2 steals, 1 block, Desmond Mason scored 10 points, 2 assists, 2 steals, 2 rebounds. Orlando is now 47-27, the Bucks are 24-47.

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