Howard shines, Magic beat Kings 109-88

In Sacramento, the Kings took on the Orlando Magic.

The Kings took a four point lead heading into the intermission and they held a 78-76 lead after three quarters.

In the fourth quarter, Ryan Anderson started the 18-4 run with a three-pointer on the opening possession to give the Magic a 79-78 lead.

Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard battles for the ball with  Sacramento Kings' Omri Casspi, left, of Israel, and Jason Thompson,  during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento,  Calif., Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2010.(AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

Dwight Howard's dunk upped the lead to 10 points midway through the quarter and Mickael Pietrus' layup capped the 18-4 run, giving Orlando a 94-82 lead. Finally, the Magic rode a dominating fourth quarter to a 109-88 win.