Dwight Howard and his teammates celebrated Howard's second straight defensive player of the year award, then they got down to business against the Charlotte Bobcats.
In this April 21, 2010 photo, Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard dances in front of teammates during a pre-game ritual prior to Game 2 in the first round of the NBA basketball playoffs against the Charlotte Bobcats, in Orlando, Fla. The Orlando Magic's choreographed warmup routine is a bit odd by NBA standards, and only one of the team's many playful antics.(AP Photo/John Raoux) |
Howard did not warm up until the third quarter. He scored 15 points and 9 rebounds and joined forces with Vince Carter for 21 second-half points.
Orlando built a 20-point lead and held on late. The Magic blocked a strong comeback from the Bobcats and won the match 92-77.
Orlando assumes a 2-0 series advantage.