Magic's Howard just keeps getting better (AP)

 
Dwight Howard stayed after practice, as usual, to shoot free throws. Orlando Magic assistant coach Patrick Ewing kept feeding him the ball. A bystander posed a question. Who would win this one-on-one matchup? The Hall of Fame former Knick, in his prime, or Howard, the 22-year-old who today leads the league in rebounds and double-doubles? [link]

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