Daily Recap: Jan 08, 2012

The Orlando Magic held off the Sacramento Kings 104-97 despite Dwight Howard being held to only 5 points.  Howard was limited to 19 minutes due to foul trouble.  Glen Davis stepped up for the Magic with 20 points of the bench.  The Kings were led by Tyreke Evans with 28 points.

In Oklahoma City, the Thunder won its third straight games in as many nights after beating the San Antonio Spurs 108-96.  Kevin Durant led the Thunder with 21 points with 10 rebounds and 7 assists.  James Harden came off the bench to score 20 points.  The Spurs were led by Gary Neal with 18 points.

The Washington Wizards remain winless after losing to the Minnesota Timberwolves 93-72.  The Wizards are now 0-8 and remain as the only team without a win.  Kevin Love scored 20 points while grabbing 16 rebounds for the Wolves.  Rookie point guard Ricky Rubio was solid with 13 points, 6 rebounds and 14 assists.

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