Evans Elevates Magic Over Hawks 121-105

Maurice Evans scored a game high 27 points, and the Orlando Magic shot a scalding hot 57.3% (47-82) from the floor, as they defeated the Atlanta Hawks Tuesday night 121-105. The Magic had seven players?score in double figures including all five starters.

The first half went back and forth, Orlando held a 28-20 lead at the end of the first quarter. The?Hawks took flight in the second quarter, as they walked into the locker room at the half leading 55-51. But?the Magic kicked it?into another gear in the second half, as they grabbed a 87-78 lead?at the end of the third quarter. The Hawks were a non-factor during the final period.

Maurice Evans led all scorers with 27 points, 3 rebounds, 1 assist, Hedo Turkoglu scored 17 points, 8 assists, 4 rebounds.? Dwight Howard recorded a double-double as he scored 15 points, grabbed 13 boards, 1 assist, 1 block, Jameer Nelson scored 14 points, 5 assists, 2 rebounds, 1 steal.? Rashard Lewis scored 12 points, 5 rebounds, 5 steals, 2 assists, 1 block, Keyon Dooling scored 13 points, 9 assists, 3 rebounds, 1 block.? J.J. Reddick scored 11 points, 1 assist, 1 rebound.

The Hawks were led by two players who each scored 16 points, Marvin Williams scored 16, 3 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal, Salim Stoudamire also scored 16 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal.? Josh Childress scored 15 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, Acie Law scored 11 points, 4 assists, 2 rebounds. Josh Smith scored 10 points, 8 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, 1 block, Joe Johnson also scored 10 points, 3 assists, 1 steal. Orlando is now 51-30, the Hawks are 37-44.