Phoenix Suns Get Rocked By Orlando Magic, 105-89

Dwight Howard led the Magic, scoring 20 points and grabbing 12 rebounds. All five of Orlando’s starters, and one reserve, were in double figures on the night. Quentin Richardson and Jameer Nelson each pitched-in 15 points for the Magic. Nelson also had a game-high 12 assists.

Grant Hill led all scorers with 21 points for the Suns. Channing Frye added 10 points and six rebounds and Earl Clark added 14 points off the bench. Goran Dragic, starting in place of Nash, led Phoenix with four assists.

The Suns, normally considered a dangerous team from beyond the arc, have hit just one of 10 attempts, whereas the Magic have made six three-pointers. Of note is the fact that five different players have hit from long. They are distributing the ball well, and looking like the more impressive team all around.

“I kind of took a little risk,” said Nash, who didn’t have an assist in the first half for the first time since 2003 as a member of Dallas. “It didn’t feel great, but I don’t think I did serious damage to it.”

The Suns will also visit Charlotte and Houston on the trek and are 3-3 away from the desert this season.