Daily NBA Recap: Rubio’s Triple-Double, Howard’s Return and More

Mar 12, 2013; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando Magic fans taunt Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard (not pictured) during the third quarter at Amway Center. Los Angeles defeated Orlando 106-97. Mandatory Credit: Douglas Jones-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Lakers 106 – 97 Orlando Magic

What a sweet return this was for Dwight Howard. The former Magic center was not phased by the immense booing of the crowd. Instead, he was smiling and having fun throughout the night, dropping 39 points and grabbing 16 rebounds.

The Magic resorted to the Hack-A-Dwight strategy, but the big-man knocked down 25 of his 39 free throw attempts.

Although it wasn’t enough, Magic’s new number 12, Tobias Harris, continued to impress. He scored 17 points and added 15 rebounds.