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NBA: Orlando 110, New York 96

ORLANDO, Fla., Dec. 26 (UPI) -- A 26-point effort from Hedo Turkoglu Wednesday helped Orlando hand the New York Knicks their third straight loss, 110-96.

Rashard Lewis added 25, and Dwight Howard had 16 and 11 rebounds. Orlando had lost four of its previous six.

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New York was paced by Jamal Crawford with 29. The Knicks have dropped nine of 11.

The Knicks continued to play without Stephon Marbury, who has seen limited action since his father died this month. He has missed eight of 12 games and the team has given no indication when he will return.

Zach Randolph added 22 points for New York and Nat Robinson had 16.

Orlando had a three-point lead through three quarters and opened the fourth period with a 20-6 run to put the game away. The Magic had lost their four previous home games.

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