Van Gundy Gets Win in Miami - For Orlando

Pistons take 7th straight while Chicago hangs on against Milwaukee
By Mike Buss,  Newser Staff
Posted Dec 29, 2007 12:21 AM CST
Van Gundy Gets Win in Miami - For Orlando
Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard (12) goes up for a shot defended by Miami Heat guard Udonis Haslem (40) in the first period in Miami, Friday, December 28, 2007. (AP Photo/Jon Way)   (Associated Press)

Dwyane Wade showed some magic of his own tonight with 48 points on 16 of 21 shooting, but it wasn't enough as Miami lost in overtime to Orlando, 121-114. Daequan Cook's three-pointer with 2 seconds left sent it to the extra session. Magic coach Stan Van Gundy won in his first trip back to Miami. Elsewhere on the hardwood:

  • Detroit improved to 13-2 in December with hot shooting throughout, including a 40-point second quarter. Richard Hamilton led the Pistons with 23 points and nine assists.
  • Chicago outlasted Milwaukee 103-99 to give interim coach Jim Boylan the win in his first game. Said Boylan afterward: "I've been chasing this a long time." Chicago's Ben Gordon scored 31 points.
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