The Orlando Magic are playing a different game without Dwight Howard available, while the Utah Jazz are fighting like a team that knows their playoff life is on the line. Utah is playing some great basketball in front of its home crowd, but Orlando has answered over and over again with outside shooting, and it's tied up 55-55 at halftime.
Magic Vs. Jazz Score: Entertaining Game tied 55-55 At The Half
Orlando is 7-14 from beyond the arc, with three of those seven coming by way of Jason Richardson. The Magic have given a little bit of time to Daniel Orton and Justin Harper, but are playing small for the most part and it's working against Utah. However, they're giving up some easy points inside to Utah's big guys. Paul Millsap has 10 points and Al Jefferson has 11. Derrick Favors has also been effective off the bench, scoring eight points on 4-5 shooting.
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