January 2, 2008

MEDIA ADVISORY

ORLANDO'S DWIGHT HOWARD NAMED EASTERN CONFERENCE PLAYER OF THE MONTH

The Orlando Magic's Dwight Howard today was named Eastern Conference Player of the Month for games played Dec. 1 through Dec. 31.

Howard averaged 21.7 points on .598 shooting, a league-high 16.1 rebounds and 2.87 blocks in winning his second consecutive monthly award. Howard recorded 14 double-doubles in December, as the Magic went 8-7. The center had five games of 20-plus rebounds, including a season-high 23 on Dec. 3 at Golden State in a 123-117 overtime win.

Here is a recap of the month for Howard:

Dwight Howard, Orlando Magic

• Dec. 3 @ Golden State: Had a season-high 23 rebounds and a career-high seven blocks in a 123-117 overtime win.
• Dec. 15 vs. Memphis: Had a 31-point, 20-rebound performance in a 123-119 loss.
• Dec. 28 @ Miami: Recorded 29 points and 21 rebounds in a 121-114 overtime win.
• Dec. 31 @ Chicago: Scored 17 points and grabbed 21 boards in a 112-110 overtime win.