The NBA took another step toward expanding its presence in China on Wednesday, with the Magic defeating the Cavaliers 90-86 in an exhibition game behind Dwight Howard's 31 points and 14 rebounds.

The game, featuring LeBron James and attended by NBA commissioner David Stern, was played at Qizhong Arena on the outskirts of Shanghai. The teams play again Saturday in the former Portuguese territory of Macau. On Thursday in Macau, the Magic face a Chinese all-star team, part of the NBA's "China Games."