Dwight Howard and his teammates celebrated Howard's second straight defensive player of the year award, then they got down to business against the Charlotte Bobcats.
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In this April 21, 2010 photo, Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard dances in front of teammates during a pre-game ritual prior to Game 2 in the first round of the NBA basketball playoffs against the Charlotte Bobcats, in Orlando, Fla. The Orlando Magic's choreographed warmup routine is a bit odd by NBA standards, and only one of the team's many playful antics.(AP Photo/John Raoux) |
Howard did not warm up until the third quarter. He scored 15 points and 9 rebounds and joined forces with Vince Carter for 21 second-half points.
Orlando built a 20-point lead and held on late. The Magic blocked a strong comeback from the Bobcats and won the match 92-77.
Orlando assumes a 2-0 series advantage.