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NBA: Orlando 122, Washington 92

WASHINGTON, March 5 (UPI) -- Dwight Howard's 20 points led seven players in double figures Wednesday when Orlando trounced Washington 122-92 for its third straight victory.

The NBA's dunk champion during all-star weekend last month added 11 rebounds.

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A 14-4 run to close the first quarter gave Orlando a 34-20 lead that rose to 59-44 at the half. Orlando's largest lead was 122-90 with 15 seconds left.

Maurice Evans, Keith Bogans and Rashard Lewis each scored 17 points.

Hedo Turkoglu had 12 points and five assists, and Carlos Arroyo added 11 points, four rebounds and six assists for the Magic, who have won six of their last seven games overall.

Washington was led by Antawn Jamison's 19 points and six rebounds. DeShawn Stevenson added 17 points, five rebounds and four assists.

Nick Young and Oleksiy Pecherov scored 15 points apiece, and Roger Mason added 14 for the Wizards, who had won their previous two outings.

It was their largest losing margin at home this season.

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