SEATTLE, Dec. 17 (Ticker) -- Gary Payton scored eight of his 26 points in a third-quarter surge to lead the Seattle SuperSonics to a 114-91 victory over the struggling Orlando Magic.

Payton helped put the SuperSonics in control, powering an 18-9 run over the final 6 1/2 minutes of the quarter that opened an 83-72 lead.

The run continued at the start of the fourth period as Seattle scored 13 of the first 16 points, building a 96-75 advantage with 7 1/2 minutes to play.

An 11-year veteran and perennial All-Star, Payton averaged 29 points in two meetings with the Magic this season.

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The loss was Orlando's fifth in the last six games, all on the road. But the Magic lost more than a game as All-Star guard Tracy McGrady left in the first quarter with a strained lower back and did not return.

The victory was Seattle's eighth in its last nine home meetings with Orlando.