Recap: Orlando vs. Charlotte
Sports Network | October 08, 2008
Orlando, FL (Sports Network) - Dwight Howard recorded a game-high 20 points and grabbed eight rebounds as Orlando crushed Charlotte, 118-80, in the preseason opener for both clubs.
Rashard Lewis added 17 points and four assists for the Magic, who finished tops in the Southeast Division with a 52-30 record. Mickael Pietrus scored 13 points while J.J. Redick poured in 12 off the bench.
Gerald Wallace had 18 points and a game-best 11 boards for the Bobcats, who went 32-50 a year ago. Jason Richardson contributed 15 points while Raymond Felton led Charlotte with five assists.
Orlando effectively wrapped up the game by holding the Bobcats to nine first- quarter points while racing out to a 31-point advantage. The Magic never trailed and Charlotte only matched the home team once, with 29 points in the third period.
