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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
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...

Magic Holds on This Time, Beats Trail Blazers

Turkoglu scores 20 points as Orlando survives big comeback

(Newser) - Hedo Turkoglu scored 20 points, including nine in the fourth period as the Orlando Magic held on the beat the Portland Trail Blazers 101-94 Saturday, reports the Orlando Sentinel. The Magic lost most of a 21-point lead in the second period, but the young Blazers couldn't get closer than four...

Allen's 35 Pushes Celts Past Blazers
Allen's 35 Pushes Celts Past Blazers
Jan 17, 2008 12:33 AM CST

Allen's 35 Pushes Celts Past Blazers

Knicks knock off Nets in New Jersey, Wallace, Bobcats rally to beat Magic

(Newser) - Ray Allen led the Celtics out of a mini-slump by scoring a season-high 35 points in Boston’s 100-90 victory over the Portland Trailblazers. The Celtics had lost their past two games and three of their last four. Allen, who had been relatively quiet during that stretch, scored 26 in...

Nuggets, Anthony Trump Magic
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

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...

Magic Blow Big Lead at Home, Lose to Nets

LeBron heats up in Cavs win while Knicks drop another at MSG

(Newser) - The Magic had a double-digit lead in the fourth quarter but lost to the New Jersey Nets 96-95 despite having multiple chances to win in the waning seconds, reports the Orlando Sentinel. Hedo Turkoglu led Orlando with 23 points while Vince Carter led the Nets with 18, including the winning...

Pacers Can't Keep Up With Pistons, Again

Magic trump Bobcats, Mavericks put halt to streaking Hawks

(Newser) - The Pistons added a second straight win against the Pacers to their list of eight consecutive victories today, with a 98-92 game dominated by Richard Hamilton. Rip's 24 points augmented Chauncey Billups's 17, and Tayshaun Prince nailed all of his free throws to secure the win, reports the Detroit News....

Van Gundy Gets Win in Miami - For Orlando

Pistons take 7th straight while Chicago hangs on against Milwaukee

(Newser) - Dwyane Wade showed some magic of his own tonight with 48 points on 16 of 21 shooting, but it wasn't enough as Miami lost in overtime to Orlando, 121-114. Daequan Cook's three-pointer with 2 seconds left sent it to the extra session. Magic coach Stan Van Gundy won in his...

Magic Get Back on Track With Help of Knicks

Iguodala scores 28 as Sixers best Heat, Hawks beat Pacers

(Newser) - The Magic snapped a four-game home losing streak with a 110-96 win over the miserable Knicks. Orlando trailed early but pulled away with a 20-6 run to start the fourth quarter. New York fell to a conference-worst 1-11 on the road and 8-20 overall. Rashard Lewis had 25 points and...

Not Much Magic at Home for Orlando
Not Much Magic at Home for Orlando
Dec 21, 2007 10:14 PM CST

Not Much Magic at Home for Orlando

Lakers finally win in Philly; Hawks extend streak at Washington

(Newser) - Call it a missed opportunity tonight as the Orlando Magic saw Paul Millsap, a guy they passed on in last year's draft, score 28 points in a 113-94 win for the Utah Jazz in Florida. The Magic fell to 5-7 on its home floor this season despite the usual double-double...

Rudy Gay's Buzzer Beater Pushes Grizz Past Spurs

Warriors top T'Wolves, Magic beat Rockets

(Newser) - The Memphis Grizzlies beat the defending NBA champion San Antonio Spurs 88-85, on Rudy Gay’s 3-pointer as time expired. Manu Ginobili had tied the game with less than three seconds remaining, but, Gay, the former UConn standout, received the inbounds pass, dribbled towards the top of the key, and...

Mavs Hand Magic Another Loss—Barely

Blazers put up 8th straight win by baffling Hornets 88-76

(Newser) - The Mavericks held on to a slim lead through most of last night's contest with the Magic, capitalizing on Orlando's sudden inability to hit three-pointers to prevail 111-108. Dirk Nowitzki notched 31 points and 11 boards for Dallas, while Hedo Turkoglu led the Magic with 26 points, the Orlando Sentinel...

Carter's Nets Run Past LeBron's Cavs

Also: Orlando disposes of Charlotte while L.A. overcomes Grizzlies

(Newser) - New Jersey caught a break when it last played Cleveland, as star LeBron James missed the game. This time James was in the lineup and scored 29 points but the result was the same as New Jersey won, this time 105-97, reports The New York Times. Said Nets star Vince...

Melo Pushes Nuggets Past Hornets 105-99

Bucks bewitch Magic 100-86, Blazers defeat Warriors 105-95

(Newser) - Carmelo Anthony wasn't hot at the start of last night's game, but by the fourth quarter he delivered a clutch 7-for-11 shooting run, and added a crucial rebound and free throw for good measure. His efforts locked up Denver's 105-99 victory over New Orleans, the Denver Post reports. Elsewhere in...

Smith's Huge Night Helps Hawks Beat Magic 98-87

Orlando looks sloppy, loses 2nd straight

(Newser) - Orlando became the latest victim of giant-killer Atlanta, losing 98-87 to the Hawks, who have already beaten Western powers Dallas and Phoenix this year. Josh Smith had a monster night for Atlanta, compiling 25 points, 16 rebounds, five assists, four steals and four blocks. The Magic struggled offensively and dropped...

Raptors No Match For Celts' Juggernaut

Indiana defeats surprising Orlando; Rockets win at NJ

(Newser) - The franchise with 16 NBA championships got its 16th win in 18 games tonight, blowing out Toronto 112-84, reports the Globe and Mail. Boston improved to 10-0 at home and dominated the shorthanded Raptors throughout, shooting 53% and getting the usual solid performance from Kevin Garnett with 23 points. The...

Warriors Take Battle to OT, Fold to Magic

Howard grabs 23 boards in Orlando's streak-snapping win

(Newser) - Golden State ended its six-game win streak when they fell short in overtime against Orlando last night, the San Francisco Chronicle reports. Lacking point guard Baron Davis, who fouled out after reaching 19 points and nine assists, the Warriors lost their fighting spirit in the overtime period. Outscored 14-8, they...

With Bell Back, Suns Slip Past Magic, 110-106

Phoenix's bench is just three men deep in much-needed win

(Newser) - The Phoenix Suns ended a two-game skid with last night's 110-106 victory over the better team from Florida, in part thanks to the return of Raja Bell. Bell drained four threes and ended with 20 points to help keep Phoenix on top despite Dwight Howard's boggling 30 points and 23...

Howard Rules as Magic Snuff Sonics, 110-94

Elsewhere, Warriors crown Kings, Pacers edge Trail Blazers

(Newser) - Dwight Howard scored a career high 39 points and grabbed 16 rebounds to lead the Magic to a 110-94 win over the Supersonics. The Magic have an NBA-best 14 wins while the Sonics have lost six straight and are off to a franchise worst 2-14 start.

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