Dwight Howard recorded his NBA-leading 46th double-double of the season with 30 points and 16 rebounds, as the Orlando Magic handled the Houston Rockets, 110-92, at the Toyota Center.
Dwight Howard’s Big Night Propels Magic Over Rockets 110-92
Trailing 14-11 late in the first quarter, the Magic ripped off 10 straight points. Matt Barnes and Nelson each made three-pointers during the burst, which Jason Williams capped with a layup to give Orlando a 21-14 margin. The score was 23-18 after 12 minutes.
Ahead 33-29 near the midway point of the second, the Magic gained some breathing room with a 24-7 burst. Ryan Anderson, J.J. Redick, Nelson, and Mickael Pietrus each made treys during the stretch, with the latter making it a 57-36 game with 38 seconds left. The Magic held a 60-40 lead at the half.
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