OKC Thunder: Magic’s center steals show

 
BY DARNELL MAYBERRY | Modified: November 13, 2008 at 1:25 pm | Published: November 13, 2008   

Orlando coach Stan Van Gundy made Wednesday’s 109-92 Magic rout of the Thunder worth the price of admission.

With Thunder guard Kevin Durant not in the lineup because of an ankle injury, and the Thunder trailing by as many as 32, fans could turn their attention to Orlando center Dwight Howard.

photo - Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard smiles after being called for a foul in the third quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Oklahonma City Thunder in Oklahoma City, Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2008. Howard recorded his first career triple double as Orlando defeated Oklahoma City 109-92. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki) ORG XMIT: OKSO105
Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard smiles after being called for a foul in the third quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Oklahonma City Thunder in Oklahoma City, Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2008. Howard recorded his first career triple double as Orlando defeated Oklahoma City 109-92. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki) ORG XMIT: OKSO105

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