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March 26, 2012 / 9:51 PM

NBA: Orlando 117, Toronto 101

TORONTO, March 26 (UPI) -- Ryan Anderson drained eight shots from beyond the arc on his way to 28 points Monday, boosting the Orlando Magic to a 117-101 victory over Toronto.

Dwight Howard finished with 23 points and 10 rebounds for the Magic, who cruised to their third straight win.

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Jameer Nelson helped Orlando's cause with 18 points and seven assists.

Gary Forbes scored 21 to lead Toronto, which fell for the fifth time in six contests.

Linas Kleiza added 18 for the Raptors.

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