Despite a rouge hawk in Atlanta, the Heat rebounded from a blowout loss on Sunday night to even their first-round series against the Hawks at one game apiece.
- Orlando 96, Philadelphia 87
Team FIC Differential: Magic +17.5, 76ers -17.5
The Magic (1-1) used a strong second quarter to even their first round series against the 76ers (1-1) on Wednesday night. Courtney Lee scored 24 points on 10-for-17 shooting, Dwight Howard posted 11 points and 10 rebounds, and Rashard Lewis added 16 points, 8 boards and 6 assists in the win at Amway Arena. Orlando won the rebounding battle by seven, and attempted twelve more foul shots than Philadelphia. Andre Miller led with 30 points and 7 rebounds, Thaddeus Young tallied 20 points on 9-for-15 shooting, and Andre Iguodala contributed 21 points, 8 boards and 7 assists in the loss. The 76ers made a run in the fourth, but the Magic had just enough to avoid falling into an 0-2 hole.
Game FIC Scores
Andre Miller, Philadelphia ? 19.0
Andre Iguodala, Philadelphia ? 17.3
Courtney Lee, Orlando ? 15.3
Dwight Howard, Orlando ? 14.4
- Miami 108, Atlanta 93
Team FIC Differential: Heat +30.8, Hawks -30.8
The Heat (1-1) built a double-digit lead in the first half and held off a late run by the Hawks (1-1) in the fourth quarter to earn a split of the first two games at Philips Arena. Dwyane Wade starred with 33 points, 7 assists and 5 rebounds, Jermaine O?Neal tallied 19 points and 6 boards, and Daequan Cook scored 20 points on 7-for-12 shooting. Miami shot a blistering 55% from the field, while outrebounding Atlanta by seven on Wednesday night. The Hawks attempted twelve more foul shots than the Heat, who played a good chuck of the fourth period without Wade due to foul trouble. Mike Bibby had a team-high 18 points on 6-for-12 shooting, Josh Smith posted 17 points and 10 rebounds, and Al Horford turned in 11 points, 11 boards and 5 assists in the defeat.
Game FIC Scores
Dwyane Wade, Miami ? 22.0
Jermaine O?Neal, Miami ? 17.8
Josh Smith, Atlanta ? 16.1
Al Horford, Atlanta ? 15.5
- Denver 108, New Orleans 93
Team FIC Differential: Nuggets +27.1, Hornets -27.1
The Nuggets (2-0) outscored the Hornets (0-2) in each of the game?s four quarter en route to another emphatic win at the Pepsi Center. Chauncey Billups scored 31 points on 8-for-15 shooting, Carmelo Anthony posted 22 points and 9 assists, and Kenyon Martin poured in 13 points, 6 dimes and 5 rebounds in the win. Denver hit 50% of their shots and turned the ball over just five times, while New Orleans won the rebounding battle by seven on Wednesday night. David West led with 21 points and 10 rebounds, Chris Paul tallied 14 points and 13 assists, and James Posey put up 12 points and 8 boards off the bench in the loss.
Game FIC Scores
Chauncey Billups, Denver ? 22.4
Carmelo Anthony, Denver ? 19.5
Chris Paul, New Orleans ? 14.8
James Posey, New Orleans ? 10.8
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