Dwight Howard loses to Rockets mascot in halfcourt shooting contest

Published Nov. 20, 2013 9:13 a.m. ET

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Dwight Howard wowed fans in the 2008 NBA Slam Dunk Contest with his "Superman" slam.

On Tuesday, he lost an over-the-back halfcourt shot match with the Houston Rockets' mascot, Clutch the Bear.

Clutch proved to be just that as the two were having a little fun during warmups before the Rockets' game against the Boston Celtics.

After making the shot, Clutch even gave Howard a pat on the rear.

At least Howard's attempt wasn't an airball.

Hopefully for Howard, Clutch won't want to get into a free throw shooting contest.