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Howard's 28, 20 lift Magic by weary Jazz (AP) (sports.yahoo.com)

Dwight Howard had 28 points and 20 rebounds, leading the Orlando Magic to their third straight victory, 105-87 victory over the weary Utah Jazz on Sunday night. The Magic (49-17) closed within a half-game of the Boston Celtics (50-17), who lost earlier in the day, for the No. 2 seed in the upcoming playoffs.