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Howard leads Orlando to victory over Detroit in the NBA

ORLANDO - Led by Dwight Howard, the Orlando Magic defeated the Detroit Pistons by 116 to 91, late on Wednesday. The pivot was essential for the triumph of the Florida team, to record 33 points and grab 17 rebounds and blocking seven shots, leaving the game with almost a triple-double.

The victory extended the good phase of Magic, who won 11 of last 14 matches he played. Vince Carter with 20 points and Jameer Nelson, 14, were the other highlights of the team. Richard Hamilton of Detroit, was the leading scorer of the match with 36 points.

At home, the Dallas Mavericks defeated the Phoenix Suns by 107 to 97, with a distinguished role of Dirk Nowitzki with 28 points. Amare Stoudemire, who can leave the Suns, had 30 points and 14 rebounds, but failed to prevent the end of five games unbeaten for your team.

Caron Butler, who was hired by Dallas on Saturday, scored 15 points and veteran Jason Kidd contributed to the victory with 18 points, ten assists and seven rebounds.

In recovery, the Miami Heat won the fourth consecutive win to overcome the New Jersey Nets for 87 to 84. Dwyane Wade suffered a muscle injury at the beginning of the game and missed the rest of the game. Thus, the Heat was led by Michael Beasley, who had 23 points and 11 rebounds.

The San Antonio Spurs beat the Indiana Pacers for 90 to 87, outside the home. Tony Parker with 28 points and Argentine Manu Ginóbili, with 18 points, seven rebounds and six assists, were the highlights of the Spurs. Danny Granger led the Indiana with 23 points.

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