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Magic look to continue home success vs. 76ers
Nov 3, 2006 - 2:24 PM Philadelphia (1-0) at Orlando (1-0) 7:00 pm ESTORLANDO, Florida (Ticker) - The Orlando Magic look to continue their impressive play at home when they host the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday.
After a 109-94 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday, the Magic posted the 13th win in their last 14 games here.
Dwight Howard collected 27 points and 11 rebounds, Jameer Nelson scored 21 points and Grant Hill added 19 for Orlando, which shot 59 percent (35-of-59) from the field.
The Magic have won four of the last five home meetings against the Sixers.
Philadelphia began its season with an 88-75 triumph over the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday. Superstar Allen Iverson scored 32 points and handed out six assists and Andre Iguodala added 15 points.
Chris Webber and Samuel Dalembert combined for 19 points and 24 rebounds for the Sixers, who held the Hawks to 33 percent (26-of-78) shooting.
Philadelphia dropped three of its four meetings against Orlando last season.
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