NBA: Orlando 78, Milwaukee 72

ORLANDO, Fla., April 5 (UPI) -- Dwight Howard fired in 18 points and grabbed 17 rebounds Tuesday, powering the playoff-bound Orlando Magic to a 78-72 victory over Milwaukee.

The Magic, locked into the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference, got a big basket late in the game from Jameer Nelson, who finished with 17 points and five steals.

Hedo Turkoglu finished with 12 points and 10 boards for the Magic, who have four regular season games remaining.

Drew Gooden scored 18 off the bench for the Bucks, who lost for the fourth time in six games.