National Basketball Association

Magic thump Jazz, close on Celtics

Published Mar. 16, 2009 4:20 a.m. ET

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Dwight Howard doesn't get mentioned very often in the talk about the NBA's MVP award. He might if the Utah Jazz had a vote.

Howard had 28 points and 20 rebounds, leading the Orlando Magic to their third straight victory, 105-87 victory over the weary Jazz on Sunday night.