Dwight Howard registered 46 points and 19 rebounds while shooting 16 for 23 from the field. Atlanta came into Orlando and survived that offensive outburst. Atlanta left with an Eastern Conference Round 1 Game 1 victory. Orlando fell 103-93. Jameer Nelson was the only other Magic player beside Howard to step to the plate offensively with 27 points and 6 assist. Atlanta held Orlando to 6 for 22 from three point range. Now the Hawks have the home court advantage, heading into Game 2, prior to the series shifting back to Atlanta for Game 3 & Game 4 respectively. The Hawks were led by Joe Johnson who scored 25 points and Jamal Crawford added 23 off the bench. Atlanta had five players score in double figures. Last season Atlanta were swept by Orlando during the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
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