Magic conjure up big win over Cavs, take 2-1 series lead

Orlando Magic's Dwight Howard (C) is fouled by Cleveland Cavaliers' Zydrunas Ilgauskas from Lithuania (L) as his teammate LeBron James tries to get the ball from Howard in the second quarter during Game 3 of their Eastern Conference Finals NBA basketball playoff series in Orlando, Florida May 24, 2009.

ORLANDO (May 25) - The Orlando Magic defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 99-89 on Sunday to take a 2-1 lead in their Eastern Conference finals series.

Dwight Howard had 24 points and nine rebounds but played less than 28 minutes because of foul trouble.

LeBron James had 41 points, nine assists and seven rebounds for Cleveland. Game 3 is on Tuesday in Orlando.

source : Reuters.com

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