December 3, 2007

MEDIA ADVISORY

ORLANDO'S DWIGHT HOWARD NBA EASTERN CONFERENCE PLAYER OF THE WEEK

The Orlando Magic's Dwight Howard today was named the Eastern Conference Player of the Week for games played Monday, Nov. 26 through Sunday, Dec. 2.

Howard led the Magic to a 3-1 week, averaging 23.8 points and 15.3 rebounds in 38.8 minutes. On Nov. 28 at Seattle, Howard tallied a career-high 39 points, to go along with 16 rebounds and five blocks. Howard recorded his eighth career 20-point/20-rebound game on Nov. 30 at Phoenix scoring 30 points and grabbing 23 rebounds. This is Howard's second Player of the Week nod this season.

Here is a closer look at the week for Howard:

• Nov. 26 @ Portland: Tallied nine points, 14 rebounds and three blocks in an 85-74 win over the Trail Blazers.
• Nov. 28 @ Seattle: Poured in 39 points to go along with 16 rebounds and five blocks in a 110-94 win over the SuperSonics.
• Nov. 30 @ Phoenix: Collected 30 points, 23 rebounds and two blocks in a 106-110 loss to the Suns.
• Dec. 2 @ L.A. Lakers: Notched 17 points, eight rebounds and five blocks in a 104-97 win over the Lakers.