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Howard leads NBA's All-Defense Team

Orlando Magic Dwight Howard (12) blocks a shot by Washington Wizards Javaris Crittenton in the fourth quarter at the Verizon Center in Washington on March 13, 2009. (UPI Photo/Alexis C. Glenn)
Orlando Magic Dwight Howard (12) blocks a shot by Washington Wizards Javaris Crittenton in the fourth quarter at the Verizon Center in Washington on March 13, 2009. (UPI Photo/Alexis C. Glenn) | License Photo

NEW YORK, May 9 (UPI) -- The NBA announced Monday that Orlando center Dwight Howard, the Defensive Player of the Year, leads the league's All-Defense First Team.

Howard received 27 votes for first team and two for second team on the 29 ballots. He was the only player name on all 29 possible ballots.

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Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant and Boston forward Kevin Garnett earned their ninth selections to the All-Defense First Team, tying the record held by Michael Jordan and Gary Payton.

Boston guard Rajon Rondo and Miami forward LeBron James completed the first team.

Second-team selections were: Memphis guard Tony Allen, New Orleans guard Chris Paul, Dallas center Tyson Chandler, Philadelphia forward Andre Iguodala and Chicago forward Joakim Noah.

The NBA All-Defense Team is determined by a vote of the league's 30 head coaches. Coaches cannot, however, vote for a player on their own team. Players were given two points for a first-team mention and one point for a second-team vote.

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