Game 41: Blazers 102, Magic 87

I don't know how they keep doing it.

For the second time this season, in a game without Brandon Roy and against a formidable foe, the Blazers "other" guys got it done. The Magic looked flat and addicted to the three, causing serious droughts in their offense. Almost every Blazer player seemed to contribute, and the Blazers never let Orlando into this game.

Orlando's demise hinged on a few correlating issues. They relied so heavily on the three point shot and never committed to Dwight Howard in the post against Portland's undersized front court.

The Magic were a dismal 7 of 30 from the three point line and Dwight Howard only took seven shots. Orlando has been bad lately, but this was one of their worst outings. The Blazers' effort blew Orlando away, they never had a chance against this Roy-less squad.

The Blazers did a fair amount of their damage from the three point line, shooting 52 percent on 11 of 21 shooting.

Every Blazer player, besides Bayless, was outstanding in this one. Andre Miller and Steve Blake combined to run and shoot Portland to victory. Martell Webster was once again spectacular with five threes. LaMarcus Aldridge was committed and focused, grabbing 11 rebounds in the first half.

Then of course, there Juwan Howard who helped keep Dwight Howard in check, and Jeff Pendergraph continued to shine in limited minutes. Great win for the Blazers.

Box Score

Bayless not stepping up (under 30% shooting since Xmas) Roy still questionable for next game Magic signing Brandon Bass but not playing him (we'll take him!) Chalupa chant is getting out of hand	Martell averaging 18.9 ppg and 6.7 rpg in 2010 Dre averaging 18.6 ppg and 8apg in 2010 Blazers 2-0 this year without Roy Blake 7-12 from 3 since coming back LA first half double double Fans donating 65k to Haiti