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Orlando’s Dwight Howard Named NBA Eastern Conference Player of the Week
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Via the Orlando Magic:
The Orlando Magic’s Dwight Howard was named the Eastern Conference Player of the Week for games played Monday, Nov. 22, through Sunday, Nov. 28. It marks the 13th time of his career and the second time this season that Howard has earned the league’s top weekly honor.
With double-doubles in all four games, Howard led Orlando to a 3-1 record, averaging 26.3 ppg. and 14.5 rpg. on .632 shooting. Howard hit the game-winning shot at Washington on Saturday with four seconds left to propel Orlando to its third consecutive win. Howard had a season-high 32 points, 11 rebounds and two blocks in the victory, while he also recorded a season-high 18 rebounds in both the San Antonio and Miami games.
Here is a recap of the week for Howard:
Dwight Howard, Orlando Magic
Nov. 22 @ San Antonio: Had 26 points, 18 rebounds, three steals and two blocks in a 106-97 loss to the Spurs
Nov. 24 vs. Miami: Posted 24 points and 18 rebounds in a 104-95 win over the Heat
Nov. 26 vs. Cleveland: Netted 23 points to go along with 11 rebounds, two blocks and two steals in a 111-100 win versus the Cavaliers.
Nov. 27 @ Washington: Rounded out the week with his fourth double-double, tallying 32 points and 11 rebounds in a 100-99 victory over the Wizards.Dallas’ Dirk Nowitzki took home the weekly award for the Western Conference.
Orlando Magic, Harris and KaBoom! Team Up for Opening of Volunteer-Built Playground at Palm Bay’s Diamond Community School
Via the Orlando Magic:
Thanks to the efforts of hundreds of volunteers, children at Diamond Community School have a great place to play.
Representatives from Harris Corporation, the Orlando Magic, Diamond Community School and residents of the Palm Bay community will join children in celebrating the opening of the first KaBOOM! playground in Brevard County on Monday, Nov. 29 at 5 p.m. Orlando Magic players, the Orlando Magic Dancers and Magic mascot STUFF will join children from the area for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially open the playground.
The playground was built on November 19 by hundreds of volunteers from Harris Corporation, the Orlando Magic and Diamond Community School under the guidance of non-profit KaBOOM! and is based on drawings created by children who participated in a Design Day event in September.
Orlando Magic Unveil New Black Alternate Uniforms
Via the Orlando Magic:
The Orlando Magic unveiled today new alternate black uniforms, which will serve as the team’s third uniform to go along with their home white and road blue uniforms. The Magic will have the new black adidas Rev30 jersey available for purchase on Friday, November 26 beginning at 5:30 p.m. exclusively at the Magic Team Shop presented by adidas at Amway Center and OrlandoMagicShop.com. Each fan that purchases the new Magic black adidas Rev30 jersey on Friday night will also receive a free Magic/adidas T-shirt.
The uniforms were developed through a collaborative effort between the team, the NBA and adidas. The Magic’s new black alternate uniform team debut will be on Tuesday, December 14, when the Magic travel to Denver to face the Nuggets. Fans will have the opportunity to watch the Magic wear their new black “unis” in person at Amway Center on December 23 vs. San Antonio. The team will also wear them for select road and home games this season: 12/14 @ Denver; 12/23 vs. San Antonio; 1/12 @ New Orleans, 1/13 @ OKC; 1/15 @ Minnesota; 1/17 @ Boston; 2/3 vs. Miami; 3/3 @ Miami; 3/9 @ Sacramento; 3/11 @ Golden State; 3/13 @ Phoenix; 3/14 @ L.A. Lakers; 3/16 @ Milwaukee; 3/21 @ Cleveland; 3/23 @ New York; 3/30 @ Atlanta.
Orlando Magic Players Dwight Howard and J.J. Redick Give Thanks
Photo by Gary Bassing
Via the Orlando Magic:
On Tuesday, November 23 Orlando Magic players Dwight Howard and J.J. Redick each distributed Thanksgiving meals to over 400 families, complete with turkeys and all the trimmings. Howard’s took place at the Dr. James R. Smith Center and Redick’s at the Rosemont Community Center.
Orlando Magic’s J.J. Redick and his wife Chelsea distributed turkeys and all the trimmings to local residents at the Rosemont Community Center on Tuesday, November 23. Redick works on a variety of community projects and last year spread holiday cheer to youth through a gift card distribution and visit to children in the hospital. This year, Redick will distribute gift cards again to youth and take them shopping for the holidays. The Rosemont Community Center opened in October 2005 and offers a variety of adult and youth after school programs. The center also houses a computer lab, arts and crafts room, game room, and teen room.
Orlando Magic Backcourt Distributes Supplies/Hosts Breakfast at Harbor House
Photo by Gary Bassing
Via the Orlando Magic:
On Monday, November 22 the Orlando Magic Backcourt distributed supplies and hosted breakfast for the residents at Harbor House. The group collected toiletries, personal care/hygiene items, paper products and non-perishables at the November 18 contest between the Magic and Suns. The Orlando Magic Backcourt was created by the Orlando Magic players, coaches and basketball operation’s wives, girlfriends and family members as a way to give back to the community. Harbor House seeks to eliminate domestic violence in Central Florida providing safety, shelter, empowerment, education and justice.
Four Orlando Magic Players Highlight 2011 NBA All-Star Ballot
Photo by Fernando Medina
Via the Orlando Magic:
The Orlando Magic’s Dwight Howard, Vince Carter, Rashard Lewis and Jameer Nelson were named to the 2011 NBA All-Star Ballot that was unveiled today during a special tip-off event in Los Angeles, the Official Host City of NBA All-Star 2011. NBA All-Star Balloting presented by T-Mobile will begin this afternoon at 3 p.m. ET. The 60th NBA All-Star Game, which will air live on TNT and ESPN Radio in the U.S., and reach fans in more than 200 countries and territories in more than 40 languages, will be played at STAPLES Center on Sunday, Feb. 20, 2011.
Howard has been named to the All-Star team the past four seasons and has been a starter each of the last three years, including becoming the first player in league history to eclipse the 3 million vote mark with an NBA-leading 3,151,181 votes in 2009. Carter is an eight-time All-Star, while Lewis has been named to the team twice and Nelson has been selected once.
Superman Now Flying Through Amway Center
Photo by Fernando Medina
Via the Orlando Magic:
Thanks to AirTran Airways’ partnerships with the Orlando Magic and Dwight Howard, a life-sized likeness of Superman himself is now flying through the terrace level of the dazzling, new Amway Center.
AirTran, a “Champions of the Community” partner with the Magic, unveiled a suspended, 6-foot-11 likeness of the Orlando’s consensus All-NBA center on Tuesday, November 16. The image is a replica of Howard in full-flight from his famous “Superman” dunk from the 2008 NBA Slam Dunk Contest. The display also incorporates AirTran Business Class seats, allowing fans to take their pictures with the image of Howard flying overhead.
“It’s amazing, it really is,” Howard gushed upon getting his first look at the life-sized image seemingly hanging in the air. “I’ve only seen myself in pictures, but now this is like being up close to Dwight. Wow!”
The AirTran Flight Deck, which is just steps away from the Howard display, is a specially-designed 1,325-square-foot lounge created to give guests a unique experience during Magic home games and other Amway Center events. The Flight Deck resembles the interior of an AirTran Airways’ aircraft complete with Business Class seats, overhead bins above the bar and a digital display scoreboard with the look of an arrivals/departures screen.
“Over the years AirTran has taken an increased role in the community, and being involved with the new Amway Center is ideal,” said Bob Fornaro, the Chairman, President and CEO of AirTran Airways. “We wanted to be associated with one of the best brands in Orlando and that’s the Orlando Magic. And with Dwight, he’s wonderful, he’s great in the community and he’s a star already.”
Postponed Orlando Magic at New York Knicks Game Rescheduled for March 28
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Via the Orlando Magic:
The Orlando Magic at New York Knicks game that was postponed November 2, has been rescheduled for Monday, March 28 at 7:30 p.m. ET at Madison Square Garden, the National Basketball Association announced yesterday.
Orlando Magic’s Chris Duhon to Deliver Food to Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida
Photo by Gary Bassing
Via the Orlando Magic:
WHO:
Magic guard Chris Duhon, Magic players, STUFF The Magic Mascot, Magic Dancers, Magic staffWHAT:
Chris Duhon Stand Tall Against Hunger Food DeliveryOrlando Magic guard Chris Duhon will deliver the food collected at the Stand Tall Against Hunger food drive. The delivery will include Duhon, STUFF the Magic mascot, Magic Dancers and closes out a 12-day food drive that took place at Magic home games and all Central Florida FAIRWINDS Credit Union locations from November 4-15.
Fans were encouraged to donate non-perishable food items for Central Florida families in need at all Orlando Magic home games at Fan Fest and Central Florida FAIRWINDS locations.
WHEN:
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
3:30 p.m.WHERE:
Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida
1918 W. Princeton Street, Orlando, 32804
Orlando Magic Backcourt to Collect Items for Harbor House
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Via the Orlando Magic:
WHO:
The Orlando Magic Backcourt (the Backcourt is the Magic players, coaches and basketball operation’s wives, girlfriends and family members)WHAT:
Orlando Magic Backcourt Drop BoxThe Magic Backcourt members will be outside Amway Center to collect items for Harbor House. The collection location will be at Fan Fest (located on Church Street next to Amway Center). Fan Fest is open to the public. Harbor House needed items include:
- Liquid laundry detergent
- Cleaning Supplies (Bleach, Fabuloso, Windex)
- Paper Products (Paper towels, toilet paper, tissues)
- Non-perishable food (canned meat and soup)
All items will be delivered to Harbor House on Monday, November 22. Each person that donates item(s) will receive one raffle ticket to enter into a drawing to win a team autographed basketball. The winner will be announced during the second quarter of the Magic vs. Suns matchup.
