Philadelphia's Marreese Speights, center, is grabbed by Orlando's Jameer Nelson, right, as Tony Battie steps up to block. The Magic defeated the 76ers, 98-88, on Thursday night in Orlando, Fla.

Orlando, Fla. ? Magic 98, 76ers 88

Hedo Turkoglu and Rashard Lewis scored 20 points apiece, and Orlando overcame Dwight Howard’s foul trouble to beat Philadelphia.

With All-Star center Howard limited to only four minutes in the first half, the Magic got strong performances from Tony Battie and Lewis, who picked up the rebounding slack as Orlando won its third straight game.

Thaddeus Young scored 19 points for Philadelphia, which placed four players in double figures. The Sixers cut a 23-point deficit to six in the fourth quarter, but couldn’t draw closer.

Howard was called for two fouls in the first two minutes and was replaced by Battie, who had six points in the first quarter as the Magic built a 30-16 lead. Howard started the second quarter, but quickly picked up his third foul and was taken out of the game.

With Howard on the sideline, the Sixers were able to control the boards, a necessary advantage because of their poor shooting.