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ORLANDO, Florida (AP)—The Dallas Mavericks became the latest team to topple the reconstructed Orlando Magic, winning 105-99 in the NBA on Tuesday.
Caron Butler(notes) scored 20 points and Dirk Nowitzki(notes) had 17 to help the Mavericks pull away in the fourth quarter for their 16th win in 17 games. A night after ending Miami’s 12-game streak, Dallas shot 50 percent from the floor, including 46 percent from 3-point range.
The Magic have lost their first two games since Gilbert Arenas(notes), Jason Richardson(notes) and Hedo Turkoglu(notes) were acquired on Saturday, and eight of their past nine.
Dwight Howard(notes) had 26 points and 23 rebounds but got little help from teammates.
Caron Butler(notes) scored 20 points and Dirk Nowitzki(notes) had 17 to help the Mavericks pull away in the fourth quarter for their 16th win in 17 games. A night after ending Miami’s 12-game streak, Dallas shot 50 percent from the floor, including 46 percent from 3-point range.
The Magic have lost their first two games since Gilbert Arenas(notes), Jason Richardson(notes) and Hedo Turkoglu(notes) were acquired on Saturday, and eight of their past nine.
Dwight Howard(notes) had 26 points and 23 rebounds but got little help from teammates.
