Duncan powers Spurs in rout of Magic
(AP)
Updated: 2005-12-06 11:20

The Magic also struggled early, missing their first eight shots and going 4:46 without a field goal in the first quarter.

But Stevenson helped make up the gap with two jumpers, a midcourt steal and a dunk on three consecutive possessions that tied the game at 43. Nelson's 3-pointer the next trip gave Orlando the advantage, but Horry answered with his own 3-pointer off an inbounds pass with 1.7 seconds left to tie it at 46 at halftime.

Howard had 10 points and 10 rebounds at the break, but seemed at times overwhelmed by the Spurs' physical frontcourt. He missed layups, had shots blocked and lost control of the ball underneath several times.

San Antonio's Manu Ginobili returned from a two-game absence with a bruised right ankle, but wasn't a factor offensively. He finished with four points and four assists.