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NBA: Charlotte 102, Orlando 97

CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 21 (UPI) -- Brevin Knight, who scored 19 points, made a three-point play in the closing seconds Monday to give the Charlotte Bobcats a 102-97 victory over the Orlando Magic.

The Bobcats overcame a 16-point first-half deficit and ended a 10-game losing streak. while winning for only the second time in their last 15 games.

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Knight scored 11 of his points in the fourth quarter.

Emeka Okafor had his 35th double-double of the season with 17 points and 13 rebounds in the win.

The Bobcats lost starting guard Keith Bogans late in the second quarter with back spasms.

Orlando played its second game without suspended All-Star guard Steve Francis. Grant Hill led the Magic with 25 points and nine rebounds.

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