Orlando Magic Advance Dwightless, Chicago Bulls Force a Game Seven in Third OT

The Magic Men The Orlando Magic captured their fourth win in Philly tonight with a blow out score of 114-89. Playing seemingly well beyond expectations, the Magic managed to get the victory without their superstar Dwight Howard. The Magic shot 53.7 percent tonight from the field, 46.2 percent from three-point range, and turned the ball over only 12 times.  Compare that to their normal average of 45.7 percent from the field, 38.1 percent from the three-point line, and 14.2 TO/G during the Philadelphia series. Rashard Lewis led the way with a game high of 29 points, seven rebounds, five assists, and a surprisingly, three blocks on 11-22 shooting from the field. Rafer Alston dropped 21 points and dished out 10 assists on eight to sixteen shooting.  The player that benefited most from Dwight Howard's absence was center Marcin Gortat, who scored 11 points, grabbing down a game high 15 rebounds on five to eight shooting. The Magic really stepped up their performance tonight and a ... (link)