Detroit vs. Orlando - Recap - May 07, 2008

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Orlando Magic Win Big… and Should Savor the Taste of Victory While They Still Can
Published 5/8/2008 by Brian Spencer at Empty the Bench
... After dropping nine straight playoff games to the Detroit Pistons dating back to April of 2003, the Magic finally got a win in besting Detroit 111-86 in front of their home fans in Game 3. Dwight Howard got it done on both ends (20 points, 12 boards, 6 blocks), Rashard Lewis and Hedo Turkoglu combined for 8 triples, and as a team held the Pistons to just 40% shooting. ...

NBA Playoff Triple Threat: Orlando Rolls While LA Takes A Commanding 2-0 Lead
Published 5/8/2008 at FanIQ Blog
... Orlando 111 Detroit 86 Rashard Lewis had a breakout game for the Magic who showed no ill effects of the Game 2 loss to beat down the Pistons in Game 3. Lewis scored 33 points while having the 2nd best shooting night in franchise history. Orlando fans have been wanting Lewis to step it up and be the outside to Dwight Howard's inside, and tonight he had a huge game. Howard had 20 pts, 12 rbs, and 6 blks while Hedo Turkoglu added 18. Orlando also hit 11-24 from three which is a great improvement over Games 1 & 2. Not only did Detroit suffer their worst defeat ...