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Howard's 25-point, 22-rebound game stakes Magic to 1-0 series lead

Sunday, April 20, 2008

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) -- Dwight Howard was in high school the last time the Orlando Magic won a playoff game. On Sunday afternoon, he made sure Orlando didn't have to wait any longer. Howard had 25 points and 22 rebounds and blocked five shots, and the Magic defeated the Toronto Raptors 114-100 in the opener of their first-round series. Jameer Nelson added 24 points for Orlando. "It felt real good -- it was an amazing feeling for me," Howard said. "Actually, I almost got some tears." Howard sc ...

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