ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 28 (UPI) -- Dwight Howard and Vince Carter led Orlando to a strong first half Thursday and the Magic rolled over Washington 112-83.
The Magic and Wizards were the last two NBA teams to open their regular season.
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The game also marked the NBA debut of Washington guard John Wall, who was the No. 1 player selected in this year's draft. He scored 14 points with nine assists, but hit just 6-of-19 attempts from the field.
Howard scored 23 points and grabbed 10 rebounds. Carter added 18 points to help the Magic storm to a 58-34 halftime lead.
Orlando shot 55 percent from the field and out-rebounded Washington by 28. Cartier Martin led the Wizards with 17 points off the bench.
