Dwight Howard shot a jaw-dropping 39 free throws, setting a new regular season single-game record as the Magic hung on for a 117-109 win over the Warriors.
Mark Jackson Clings To Dwight Howard Foul Strategy Despite Evidence It Was Awful
Jackson doesn’t care. From the San Francisco Chronicle:
The Warriors were leading by eight when the team began hacking Howard in the second quarter. Orlando almost immediately caught up.
Read Article >Dwight Howard Free Throw Extravaganza 2012 Draws Rave Reviews From Stan Van Gundy
Van Gundy also said he told his assistant coaches to stop bothering to suggest plays in the fourth quarter as Mark Jackson’s commitment to Hack-A-Dwight became apparent.
Read Article >Jason Richardson Injury: X-Rays On Knee Negative, As Magic Hope Guard Suffered Only A Sprain
Getty ImagesRichardson, who spent the first six seasons of his career with the Warriors, is averaging 11.1 points on 43.2 percent shooting for the Magic this season. He signed a multi-year deal with the club in the offseason.
For more on J-Rich and the Magic, visit Orlando Pinstriped Post.
Read Article >Magic Vs. Warriors: TV Time, Schedule And More
Getty ImagesHoward was far from his best against the Blazers last night, scoring only 13 points thanks to 3-12 free throw shooting, but his typically stout defense frustrated the Blazers. He was saved by his teammates’ dynamite three-point shooting; they made 16-27, good for a 59.1 percentage.
Game Date/Time: Thursday, Jan. 12, 10:30 p.m. ET
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