Magic Vs. Knicks Final Score: Dwight Howard Powers Orlando Past New York 111-99

Two of the better three-point shooting teams in the NBA aren’t disappointing during the first half of tonight’s game as the Magic and the Knicks have combined to make 17-31 attempts from beyond the arc. Chauncey Billups scored 15 first half points. Carmelo Anthony added 14 points for the Knicks who shot 50% in the first half. Toney Douglas gave the Knicks a spark with 10 points off the bench.

Dwight Howard scored 14 points to lead the Magic. Jameer Nelson added 12 while Hedo Turkoglu recorded 10 points and a team high nine rebounds in the first half. Nelson connected on 4-5 attempts from three-point range.

Jameer Nelson hit all three of his attempts from beyond the arc while helping stake the Orlando Magic to a 28-25 lead after one quarter of play. Brandon Bass also scored nine points for the Magic seven of which came from the free throw line.

Toney Douglas leads the Knicks with eight points off the bench while Carmelo Anthony added seven of his own. Amare Stoudamire went scoreless in the first missing all three of his attempts. Turnovers have plagued the Knicks of late and they once again turned the ball over five times in the first quarter.

Anything can happen, and the Magic are no strangers to temporary losses of focus. But the likelihood of an Orlando win is rather high. For more on the Knicks, check out Posting And Toasting and SB Nation New York. For Magic analysis and news, visit Orlando Pinstriped Post.