76ers 74, Magic 69
Andre Iguodala had 14 points and a season-best 11 rebounds to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 74-69 victory over the visiting Orlando Magic on Monday.
Evan Turner added 12 points and Elton Brand blocked four shots as Philadelphia won its third straight game and improved to 11-2 at home.
Dwight Howard had 17 points and 11 rebounds and Ryan Anderson had 14 points and a career-high 20 rebounds for struggling Orlando, which has lost four straight and five of six games.
The Magic shot 33.3 percent from the field and scored less than 70 for the third time in six games. Orlando scored a franchise-low 56 points in a loss to the Boston Celtics on Jan. 23.
The 76ers led 37-33 at halftime before holding Orlando to nine third-quarter points on 3-of-17 shooting.
Philadelphia opening the quarter with a 13-4 run, taking a 13-point lead with 5:26 remaining on two free throws by Tony Battie.
Iguodala scored five straight points on a 3-point basket and a rebound bucket to give Philadelphia a 58-42 lead heading into the fourth quarter.
The 76ers led 68-49 after Turner’s basket with 5:22 left before Orlando closed the gap considerably during the final 3 1/2 minutes.
The victory was only Philadelphia’s second in its last 12 home games against Orlando.