Magic (41-24) vs Clippers (21-41)
Sun Sports
Amway Arena
7 PM
Probable Lineups:
Howard C Powell
Lewis PF Thornton
Turkoglu SF Maggette
Evans SG Ross
Nelson PG Knight
Cuttino Mobley will make another return to the team he played for 23 games in the 04-05 season. Last meeting between these two teams, in January, he scored 16 points on 6-13 shooting. In that same game, Dwight scored 17 points, added 17 rebounds and four steals as the Magic took a 113-106 victory out of L.A.
Chris Kaman is most likely out for tonights game, due to a lingering left shin contusion injury, that kept him out of Monday's matchup with Miami. In that game against Miami, Mobley came off the bench for 29 points; Maggette and Thornton added 22 each. We can't sleep on this team, even without their two top big men. They still have a wealth of scorers like Mobley, Maggette, and the rookie Al Thornton.
Corey Maggette will frequently drive to the rim and look to get the foul. He is #5 in the NBA at free throws attempted per game.
Look for a huge game from Dwight Howard as the Clippers are already in trouble without Brand, and now most likely Kaman, also. Dwight should have is way with the Clippers, down low, so Van Gundy will make sure the guys get Dwight the ball often.
Hedo is coming off of his 2nd triple-double in 16 games, as he continues to shine as the point-forward, feeding off Dwight's ability to force double teams.
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