Magic 93, Cavaliers 80

MAGIC 93, CAVALIERS 80: Dwight Howard had 16 points and 13 rebounds, helping Orlando build a 20-point lead early in the second half and coast to its eighth consecutive win over visiting Cleveland.

The Magic led 66-46 midway through the third quarter before going nearly five minutes without a basket.

The Cavaliers cut the deficit down to seven during the scoring drought, but never threatened the Magic in the fourth.

Ryan Anderson had 17 points and Hedo Turkoglu had 15 for the Magic, who placed all five starters in double figures and have won five straight over the Cavaliers at Amway Center.

Antawn Jamison had 16 points and nine rebounds, Kyrie Irving had 13 points and six assists and Tristan Thompson had 15 points and 11 rebounds for the Cavaliers, who shot 38 percent and just 22 percent on 3-pointers (4 of 18).

Cleveland has lost five of its last six.

GAME NOTEBOOK: Howard has 267 rebounds against the Cavaliers since the start of the 2005-06 season, which is over 100 rebounds more than any other opponent in that time. … Cleveland guard Daniel Gibson missed his second consecutive game with a left ankle injury. … Jason Richardson had 11 points and Jameer Nelson had 10 points and seven assists for Orlando.
Final1st2nd3rd4thScore
Orlando MagicMagic3124172193
Cleveland CavaliersCavaliers2020231780
Season Series
OrlandoStatsCleveland
3-0Vs0-3
98.3Points / Game86.0
45.0Field Goal %37.2
35.63 Point %30.9
71.0Free Throw %74.0