Magic hit 17 3-pointers in 102-89 win over Heat

By Kyle Hightower

Associated Press

Published: Wednesday, Feb. 8 2012 7:46 p.m. MST

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Orlando Magic's Ryan Anderson grabs a rebound in front of Miami Heat's LeBron James, left, and Chris Bosh (1) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012, in Orlando, Fla.

John Raoux, Associated Press

Summary

Dwight Howard had 25 points and 24 rebounds, Ryan Anderson scored 27 points and the Orlando Magic hit 17 3-pointers in a 102-89 victory over the Miami Heat on Wednesday night.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Dwight Howard had 25 points and 24 rebounds, Ryan Anderson scored 27 points and the Orlando Magic hit 17 3-pointers in a 102-89 victory over the Miami Heat on Wednesday night.

Anderson had five 3s and grabbed 11 rebounds to lead Orlando. Howard posted his 20th double-double of the season and the Magic fell two shy of their season high for 3s.

The Magic have won four of five since their season-high four-game losing streak. They have also beaten Miami in nine of their last 11 meetings in Orlando.

Dwyane Wade led the Heat with 33 points, but only 11 after halftime. LeBron James added 17.

The Heat had their three-game winning streak snapped. Miami continues its six-game road trip Friday at Washington.

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