With Dwight Howard contained by the New York Knicks, the Orlando Magic are down by four points at halftime, 48-44. The Knicks have held Howard to just two fields goal attempts, both missed, and five rebounds. Of his four points, Howard made four of his six free throw attempts. To stay in this game, the Magic have relied on Jason Richardson's 13 points. Hedo Turkoglu put 10 on the scoreboard as well.
Magic Vs. Knicks Score: Dwight Howard Has Quiet First Half, Magic Down By Four, 48-44
Gilbert Arenas, starting for an injured Jameer Nelson, missed all seven of his shots (including four three-pointers), but has helped around the glass with four rebounds, dished the ball out for three assists and stolen the ball three times.
Amare Stoudemire emerged in the second quarter for the Knicks, scoring 11 of his 13 points then. Carmelo Anthony has six points on 6-of-8 shooting, but has grabbed six rebounds. The Knicks' starters have stayed out of foul trouble, but the bench has nine of the team's 13 fouls.
The Knicks are halfway to snapping their six-game losing streak, but will a refreshed Dwight Howard turn things around for the Magic in the second half?
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