Dwight Howard Shines in Overtime, Up 3-1
May 27, 2009 by Stephen Kersey
Filed under Basketball
With the score tied at 100 with 0.5 seconds left in the game, Dwight Howard thought he was fouled on his last field goal attempt in regulation. In the overtime period, Howard powered his Orlando Magic past LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers by a final score of 116-114.
Dwight Howard Dunks Over LeBron James (Image: Zuma Press)
In overtime, Howard had 10 of his 27 points. He also finished the game with 14 points, four assists and three blocks. He got help from Rafer Alston’s 26 points and the 17 points apiece for Rashard Lewis and Mickael Pietrus. Hedo Turkoglu chipped in 15 points, eight assists and seven rebounds for the Magic.
LeBron James had about a 40-footer to tie the game at the end of the overtime but his shot hit the side of the rim. James finished the game with 44 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists in 49 minutes. Mo Williams, who had guaranteed a win coming into the game, scored 18 points but hit only 5-of-15 shots from the field.
The two teams will play again on Thursday. LeBron and the Cavs will try to secure a home win to keep their homes alive, while Howard and the Magic will try to advance to the 2009 NBA Finals.
