Lewis' 22 points lead Magic over Rockets
Posted Oct 09, 2009 10:10 PM
ORLANDO, Fla. -Rashard Lewis scored 22 points and Marcin Gortat had 14 points, 14 rebounds and six blocked shots to help the Orlando Magic beat the Houston Rockets 113-104 in a preseason game Friday night.
Gortat, who started while All-Star center Dwight Howard rested, was a spark at both ends of the court in the fourth quarter when the Magic outscored the Rockets 37-26. The third-year pro from Poland scored 11 points, had three rebounds and blocked five shots in the final quarter.
Chase Budinger led the Rockets with 17 points while Aaron Brooks, Kyle Lowry and rookie Jermaine Taylor all had 14. Most of the key players for Houston didn't play, including Luis Scola, Tracy McGrady, Shane Battier and Brent Barry.
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