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Magic hope to avoid repeat performance vs. Bulls

Mar 11, 2009 - 6:14 AM Chicago (29-35) at Orlando (46-17) 7:00 p.m. EST

ORLANDO, Florida (Ticker) -- The Orlando Magic will look to avenge one of their worst losses of the season Wednesday when they host the Chicago Bulls.

In a meeting on February 24, Orlando had its worst defensive performance of the season in a 120-102 loss.

Derrick Rose led seven players in double figures in the win, collecting 22 points.

On Monday, Dwight Howard had 27 points and 14 rebounds, but the Magic had their five-game winning streak snapped as Detroit swept the season series and handed them a 98-94 loss.

The Bulls are fighting for playoff position, currently sitting in a tie for eighth place in the Eastern Conference with Milwaukee.

Chicago is coming a heartbreaking defeat Monday as Dwyane Wade sank a running 3-pointer as time expired in overtime, handing the Bulls a 130-127 defeat.

The loss overshadowed a season-high 43 points from Ben Gordon.