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NBA: Orlando 106, New York 102

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New York Knicks Chris Duhon, Nate Robinson, Wilson Chandler, David Lee, head coach Mike D'Antoni, and Quentin Richardson (R) react on the floor after a time out in the fourth quarter against the Orlando Magic at Madison Square Garden in New York City on March 23, 2009. The Magic defeated the Knicks 106-102. (UPI Photo/John Angelillo) 
Published: March. 23, 2009 at 11:18 PM

NEW YORK, March 23 (UPI) -- Dwight Howard had 29 points and 14 rebounds Monday when the Orlando Magic overcame a 10-point fourth-quarter deficit to beat the New York Knicks 106-102.

Courtney Lee added 22 points for the Magic, who have won three in a row and six of their last seven games. Hedo Turkoglu scored 12 of his 16 points in the fourth quarter.

Orlando leads the NBA Southeast Division, but trails Cleveland by five games for the best record in the Eastern Conference. The Magic, a game behind Boston for second in the East, will host the Celtics Wednesday.

Nate Robinson had 19 points, seven rebounds and six assists for the Knicks, who have lost five straight contests to fall 4 1/2 games off the final playoff spot in the East. Quentin Richardson and Wilson Chandler each scored 17 points, Chris Duhon had 16 points and David Lee had 14 points and 13 rebounds for New York.

Topics: Courtney Lee, Dwight Howard, Hedo Turkoglu
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