Wednesday, November 24, 2010

Magic hand LeBron and struggling Heat third straight loss

Thu, Nov 25 10 10:28 AM

The Orlando Magic beat the Miami Heat 104-95 on Wednesday, the third straight loss for a talent-laden squad that is off to a disappointing start to the NBA season.

Dwight Howard had 24 points and 18 rebounds while Jameer Nelson scored 11 fourth-quarter points to help the Magic avenge a 26-point loss to the Heat earlier this season.

Two-times reigning NBA Most Valuable Player LeBron James had 25 points and Chris Bosh added 21, but the struggles continued for the Heat, which slipped to 8-7 on the season.

Trailing for most of the game, Miami grabbed a one-point lead with 6:48 remaining but Nelson tallied six points during an 8-0 Magic run that closed out the game for Orlando (10-4).

Nelson, who finished with 17 points and 14 assists, was ejected during the game's final seconds after picking up a second technical foul for jawing with a Miami player.

Miami, which signed James and fellow All-Star Bosh during the offseason to join Dwyane Wade, have yet to display the look of a contender for an NBA title.


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