76ers ground Atlanta's Hawks

PHILADELPHIA (AP):Jrue Holiday had 16 points and 11 assists, and Thaddeus Young scored 20 points to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 90-76 win over the Atlanta Hawks last Friday night.

André Iguodala scored 11 points and Elton Brand grabbed 16 rebounds to help the 76ers win for the ninth time in 11 games and improve to 7-1 at home.

The Sixers left a dismal first half in the dust with a sensational third quarter. Jodie Meeks hit a pair of 3-pointers and Iguodala rocked nearly 18,000 fans with a pair of thunderous dunks during a 14-0 run.

In a game between teams that started the night as division leaders, the Hawks were in control until the 76ers found their way. Philadelphia pulled ahead by 18 in the fourth.

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Magic 92 Lakers 80

ORLANDO, Florida (AP):Dwight Howard scored 21 points and grabbed 23 rebounds, and Orlando overcame a tough shooting performance to beat Los Angeles.

Jameer Nelson added 17 points and nine assists, and J.J. Redick had 15 points as the Magic had all five starters in double figures.

Kobe Bryant scored 30 points and Pau Gasol 13 for the Lakers, who lost their second straight and posted a season low in points to drop to 1-6 on the road this season.

The Magic led by as many as 23, helped by Los Angeles' second consecutive night shooting under 40 per cent.

Orlando, who were slightly better at 41 per cent but connected on 12 3-pointers, have beaten the Lakers in six of their last nine regular-season meetings.

Other results: Timberwolves 101 Clippers 98, Kings 88 Spurs 86, Bulls 114 Cavaliers 75, Suns 79 Celtics 71, Trail Blazers 94 Raptors 84, Nuggets 108 Wizards 104,

Bucks 100 Knicks 86, Grizzles 98 Pistons 81, Pacers 94 Warriors 91.