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Recap: Orlando vs. Detroit
Tayshaun Prince's left-handed hook shot in the lane with 6.9 seconds remaining in the contest proved to be the game-winner, as the Detroit Pistons escaped Amway Arena with a 90-89 win and a 3-1 Eastern Conference semifinals series advantage against the Orlando Magic.
Recap: Orlando vs. Detroit
Rashard Lewis scored a career playoff-high 33 points, and the Orlando Magic took advantage of an injury to Chauncey Billups to pull away and beat the Detroit Pistons, 111-86, in Game 3 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series.
NBA: Officials followed proper procedure on Billups' shot
The NBA issued a statement on Tuesday saying officials at Monday's playoff game between Orlando and Detroit followed proper procedure in regards to a clock malfunction at the end of the third quarter.
Recap: Detroit vs. Orlando
Chauncey Billups scored 20 of his 28 points in the second half, including a controversial three-pointer at the end of the third quarter, as the Detroit Pistons beat Orlando, 100-93, in Game 2 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series.
Orlando's Howard has bruised thumb
Orlando Magic forward Dwight Howard suffered a bruised left thumb in Saturday's 91-72 loss to Detroit in the opener of their Eastern Conference semifinal series.
Recap: Detroit vs. Orlando
Chauncey Billups scored 19 points and dished out seven assists as Detroit took control with a big run in the third quarter for a 91-72 win over the Orlando Magic in the opener of their Eastern Conference semifinal series.
Recap: Orlando vs. Toronto
Dwight Howard continued his ascension into the upper echelon of NBA stars with his eighth double-double in nine career playoff contests, scoring 21 points with 21 rebounds, as Orlando advanced to the second round for the first time since 1996 with a 102-92 victory over Toronto in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference first-round series.
Orlando's Turkoglu named most improved
Orlando Magic forward Hedo Turkoglu was named the NBA's Most Improved Player for the 2007-08 season on Monday.
Recap: Toronto vs. Orlando
Rashard Lewis scored 27 points and grabbed 13 rebounds, helping the Orlando Magic claim a 106-94 victory over the Toronto Raptors and a 3-1 series lead in Game 4 of their Eastern Conference quarterfinal matchup at Air Canada Centre.
Recap: Toronto vs. Orlando
T.J. Ford and Jose Calderon were the catalysts behind Toronto's 108-94 victory over the Orlando Magic, as their combined 39 points, 12 rebounds and 16 assists gave the Raptors a much-needed win in Game 3 of their Eastern Conference quarterfinal series.
Recap: Orlando vs. Toronto
Dwight Howard had 29 points and 20 rebounds and the Orlando Magic held off multiple rallies to take a two-game series lead over the Toronto Raptors with a 104-103 victory in Game 2 of their Eastern Conference quarterfinal.
Recap: Orlando vs. Toronto
Dwight Howard scored 25 points, pulled down 22 rebounds and swatted five shots as Orlando jumped out to a big lead and held on from there to defeat Toronto, 114-100, in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference quarterfinal series.
Turkoglu, Kobe named NBA Players of the Month
Orlando Magic guard Hedo Turkoglu and Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers were named Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Month, respectively, for games played in April.
Recap: Orlando vs. Washington
J.J. Redick scored 18 points, shooting 4-of-8 from beyond the arc, and the Orlando Magic trounced the Washington Wizards, 103-83, in a clash of playoff-bound clubs that featured mostly reserves.
Recap: Atlanta vs. Orlando
Maurice Evans scored a career-high 27 points as the Orlando Magic downed the Atlanta Hawks, 121-105, at Philips Arena.
Recap: Chicago vs. Orlando
Hedo Turkoglu scored 24 points and doled out eight assists to lead the Orlando Magic past the Chicago Bulls, 104-84, at the United Center.
Recap: Orlando vs. Minnesota
Ryan Gomes hit the game-winning free throws with 2.9 seconds left and Hedo Turkoglu fired an airball at the buzzer as the Minnesota Timberwolves escaped with a 102-101 victory over Orlando at Amway Arena.
Recap: Orlando vs. Chicago
Dwight Howard scored 30 points and grabbed 14 rebounds as the Orlando Magic pummeled the Chicago Bulls, 115-83, at Amway Arena.
Recap: New York vs. Orlando
Rookie Wilson Chandler posted a career-high 23 points as the New York Knicks picked up a rare 100-90 victory over the Orlando Magic at Madison Square Garden.
Recap: Cleveland vs. Orlando
Hedo Turkoglu scored 23 points and Orlando used a dominant fourth-quarter effort to overcome a pedestrian performance from Dwight Howard and knock off the slumping Cleveland Cavaliers, 101-86, at Quicken Loans Arena.
Recap: Orlando vs. New Orleans
Chris Paul had 19 points and 12 rebounds, as the New Orleans Hornets edged the Orlando Magic, 98-97, at Amway Arena.
Magic's Cook sidelined with broken finger
Orlando Magic forward Brian Cook is expected to be sidelined for the next two weeks because of a broken finger on his right hand.
Recap: Milwaukee vs. Orlando
Dwight Howard's 25 points and 11 rebounds paced the Orlando Magic to a 103-86 drubbing of the struggling Milwaukee Bucks.
Recap: Orlando vs. San Antonio
Manu Ginobili exploded for 28 points and five assists to lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 107-97 victory over the Orlando Magic.
Recap: Atlanta vs. Orlando
Joe Johnson poured in 34 points and dished out seven assists to help the Atlanta Hawks maintain their tenuous playoff standing with a 98-90 victory over the Orlando Magic at Philips Arena.
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