The Orlando Magic used a record setting shooting performance to knock off the Los Angeles Lakers 108-104 to get their first ever Finals victory. The Magic shot a record 62.5 percent from the floor including making a ridiculous 75% of their shots in the first half and they got help from everyone in the effort to end their 6 game Finals losing streak. Dwight Howard had 21 points, 14 rebounds, 2 blocks, and a steal which came in the closing seconds when Kobe Bryant was trying to take over with a drive through the lane, Howard tipped the ball to teammate Mickael Pietrus who was fouled. Pietrus scored 18 points, Rashard Lewis contributed 21, Hedo Turkoglu had 18, and Rafer Alston threw in 20 points to round out the all around effort for the Magic. Kobe Bryant scored 31 points to go along with 8 assists but went only 5-10 from the free throw line including missing crucial freebies down the stretch. Pau Gasol chipped in 23 points in the losing effort and had only 3 rebounds, but when the opposing team shoots 62 percent how are you supposed to get more rebounds. Trevor Ariza had 13 points, Lamar Odom came off the bench with 11, and Jordan Farmar chipped in 11 points also. Andrew Bynum has been a disappointment so far for the Lakers in the Finals but this is his first taste of playoff basketball plus going against Howard what do you expect. The Magic live and die by the 3, yesterday they definitely lived by it but they can't assume they will get the same luck in the next game and they will die more often than not shooting that many 3's. Game 4 in Thursday in Orlando.
LAKERS LEAD SERIES 2-1 OVER THE MAGIC
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