The Magic shot 52.2% from the floor last night and they outrebounded the Warriors 58-29 which explains the ease of the win. Dwight Howard led the way for the Magic last night with 28 points, 12 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals and 2 blocked shots. Rashard Lewis pitched in with 17 points and 4 rebounds last night. Vince Carter finished up with 15 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists in this game. The Magic are now 42-20 on the year.

The Magic got rid of the Sixers quickly in this game as they led it 102-81 heading into the 4th quarter. Jameer Nelson was the star of the game for the Magic last night as he shot 8 of 11 from the floor and he finished with 22 points, 3 rebounds and 10 assists. Rashard Lewis (19 points), Vince Carter (19 points) and Matt Barnes (16 points) all ready helped on offense as the Magic were very balanced last night. Dwight Howard finished up with 14 points and only 3 rebounds as the Magic only needed him for 24 minutes last night. Mickael Pietrus (10 points, 6 rebounds) and J.J. Redick (11 points) pitched in off the bench to keep the Sixers down. The Magic are now 41-20 on the season which has them 2 games up on the Hawks and 3 games on the Celtics for the #2 seed in the Eastern Conference.

Shaquille O’Neal was talking trash after the Cavs beat the Magic last week for the second time this season. He broke it down saying pretty much, “Superman, My Ass!” which got Howard a bit fired up. After all Howard has been outstanding all year long for the Magic this season. He has played in 54 games (all starts) for the Magic this season and he is averaging 35.0 minutes, 18.0 points, 13.3 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 1.1 steals and 2.7 blocked shots per game. The Magic might need to trade for a big man though if the Cavs acquire Amare Stoudemire from the Suns because Howard will need help inside if they play them again in the playoffs.

Brandon Bass has been vocal about his displeasure with his playing time with the Magic. With that in mind the Magic might try to move Bass by next week’s trading deadline. They don’t have to trade Bass so it wouldn’t be smart to move him unless the Magic make themselves a better team and I just don’t see them getting that kind of value for him. Bass has played in 29 games (3 starts) for the Magic this season and he is averaging 13.2 minutes, 5.8 points, 2.3 rebounds and 0.4 assists per game on 52.5% shooting from the floor.

Veteran point guard Jason “White Chocolate” Williams didn’t play at all last season because of his knees. But, he isn’t showing any rust this season for the Magic. He has played in 48 games (17 starts) for the Magic this season and he is averaging 22.7 minutes, 6.9 points, 1.6 rebounds and 4.1 assists per game. Williams is also shooting pretty well this season hitting 45.4% of his shots from the floor and 39.2% of his shots from three point range. Signing Williams was one of the best moves the Magic made last summer.