The Lakers and Magic, both hit by suspensions from their respective Game 2s, came out victorious on Friday night.

- Orlando 117, Boston 96

Team FIC Differential: Magic +26.5, Celtics -26.5

Without Rafer Alston, the Magic (2-1) still pummeled the Celtics (1-2) in Game 3 of their semifinal series on Friday night. Rashard Lewis led with 28 points and 6 rebounds, Dwight Howard posted 17 points and 14 boards, and Hedo Turkoglu added 24 points and 4 assists. Orlando hit an amazing 59% of their shots, while outrebounding Boston by seven at Amway Arena. The Magic turned the ball over 17 times, but attempted ten more foul shots than the Celtics. Orlando outscored Boston in every quarter but the third, and exploded for 39 points in the final period. Paul Pierce had 27 points and 6 assists, Kendrick Perkins tallied 10 points and 7 rebounds, and Rajon Rondo contributed 15 points, 6 dimes and 5 boards in the loss. Courtney Lee returned from a fractured sinus to post 11 points and 4 rebounds for the Magic, and Anthony Johnson filled in rather admirably for the suspended Alston.

Game FIC Scores

Dwight Howard, Orlando ? 21.3

Paul Pierce, Boston ? 18.8

Rashard Lewis, Orlando ? 16.8

Rajon Rondo, Boston ? 11.6

- L.A. Lakers 108, Houston 94

Team FIC Differential: Lakers +27.5, Rockets -27.5

The Lakers (2-1) defeated the Rockets (1-2) in another physical battle at the Toyota Center. Kobe Bryant starred with 33 points and 6 rebounds, Lamar Odom tallied 16 points and 13 boards, and Jordan Farmar turned in 12 points, 7 assists and 5 rebounds in the win. Houston won the rebounding battle by 13, but turned the ball over 17 times in Game 3. The Lakers attempted eight more foul shots and hit 11-of-20 attempts from behind the three-point line. Ron Artest lad with 25 points and 6 rebounds, Yao Ming posted 19 points and 14 boards, and Luis Scola poured in 10 points and 12 rebounds in defeat. For the second-straight game, Artest watched the end from the locker room. He was tossed after committing a flagrant-2 foul on Pau Gasol in the final minute of regulation.

Game FIC Scores

Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles ? 21.0

Yao Ming, Houston ? 18.6

Jordan Farmer, Los Angeles ? 17.0

Shane Battier, Houston ? 15.3

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