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ORLANDO, Fla. -- Perfect preseason, new arena, some new guys, and definitely a new season.
It started suitably for a team with such towering expectations as the Magic crushed the Washington Wizards, 120-89, in their regular season opener on Thursday at the new Amway Center.
Vince Carter had 26 points on a 8-11 shooting to lift the Magic to an easy victory over the Washington Wizards in the debut of No. 1 overall pick
John Wall who had just 12 points along with eight assists.
“It’s always a nice feeling to open a new building and get a nice win first and foremost," Vince Carter said.
After finishing the preseason perfect (7-0) and won by an average margin of 25 points, Magic showed their dominance in both ends of the floor. They shoot 14-30 from three while Wizards just nailed one of their 18 attempts.
Dwight Howard finished the night with a double-double, 21 points, 18 rebounds along with 5 block shots, while
Rashard Lewis registered 18 points.
Ryan Anderson contributed 10 points while
Jameer Nelson had eight points and seven assists.
The Wizards were simply no match. But
Gilbert Arenas coming from a dismal season, led the Wizards with 25 points and seven assists, but he committed seven turnovers.
Josh Howard chipped in 15 points and grabbed eight boards, while
Kirk Hinrich leave the game midway third after his achilles was torn.
The Magic will travel down to South Beach for an epic showdown with the Super Friends and the Miami Heat. It’s the home opener for the Heat and it will be the first time the two Sunshine State rivals collide since Miami’s big offseason additions.
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Larry Hughes is back again to the Cleveland Cavaliers, after
the team signed him on a one-year deal worth$2.62 million. Cavs
roster now stands at 13.
As early as their season opener, Kevin Durant of the Oklahoma
City Thunder that he must be on the MVP watch list this season,
Durant destroyed the Chicago Bulls after scoring a career-high
48 points and along with 10 rebounds. He also nailed all his
14 free throw attempts that night.
The old guys in league seems like bugging with injuries again.
After the Celtics beat the Cavaliers, Paul Pierce and Shaquille O'Neal
will not available on specific time. Pierce had sprained finger and
will be out for 1-2 weeks, while The Big Leprachaun broke his ankle
and will be on the injury list for approximately 6-8 weeks.
But as long as I can play the game I'm happy with it. Thanks!
but Dwight Howard = 
