ORLANDO, Fla., March 13 (UPI) -- Jameer Nelson poured in 25 points and collected a pair of key lay-ups in overtime Tuesday, providing the difference in Orlando's 104-98 victory over Miami.
Nelson's late baskets gave Orlando a six-point lead in the extra frame and the Magic held on for the win, moving to within four games of first-place Miami in the Southeast Division.
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Dwight Howard shook off persistent trade rumors to put in 24 points and grab 25 rebounds for the Magic.
The Heat got 28 points from Dwyane Wade while LeBron James added 19 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists, but it wasn't enough to sustain Miami's three-game winning streak.
