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Hedo Turkoglu hit a spectacular 3-pointer with seconds remaining as time expires to lift the Orlando Magic to a 96-93 victory over the Boston Celtics on Sunday. This is Orlando's second home victory over Boston this season, and the Celtics' first game without Garnett due resting a strained abdominal muscle.
Dwight Howard had 18 points and 16 rebounds for Orlando, and Rashard Lewis scored 15. Orlando nearly blew a 16-point second-half lead with a lousy fourth quarter. The Celtics trailed 75-65 to open the period, then held Orlando scoreless nearly four minutes, and without a field goal for more than five.
Paul Pierce led Boston with 24 points and nine rebounds, Allen scored 17 and Rajon Rondo had 15 points and five assists. Ray Allen tied it for Boston at 93-93 with 14.1 seconds left, and Orlando took its time on the last possession. Carlos Arroyo dribbled up the court and held the ball, the whole arena on its feet screaming. Turkoglu curled around and pulled up an ugly shot, but it went in. Orlando has won 7 of their last played 13 games this month. Turkoglu led all scores with a season high 27points. Dwight Howard had another “double double” with 18 points and 16 rebounds.
