Orlando 103, Milwaukee 86

MILWAUKEE, March 28, 2008 (AP) -- Dwight Howard had 25 points and 11 rebounds to lead the Orlando Magic to their franchise-record 24th road victory with a 103-86 win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night.

Rashard Lewis added 16 points and seven rebounds, and Carlos Arroyo had 13 points and nine assists for the Magic, who improved to 24-13 on the road. The team was 15-26 last season.

Mo Williams finished with 18 points and five assists for Milwaukee, which lost its third straight game and ninth in 10 games.

Michael Redd was just 3-for-16 from the field and had seven points. The Bucks shot 34 percent for the game.

Howard scored 14 of his points in the first quarter and Orlando used a 14-0 run in the period to set the tone. The Magic led 60-43 at the half and the Magic put the game away with a 13-2 run in the third.

Howard started the run with two baskets and a 3-pointer by Hedo Turkoglu gave Orlando a 69-47 lead with 8:58 left.

After a basket by Williams, Turkoglu hit another shot before Arroyo hit two free throws and a field goal for a 75-49 lead with 6:13 remaining.

Arroyo's 3-pointer at the third-quarter buzzer gave Orlando an 87-63 lead.

Orlando's Jameer Nelson did not play because of a bruised jaw suffered Tuesday against San Antonio. Charlie Bell (knee) and Andrew Bogut (nasal fracture) did not play for Milwaukee, which fell to 2-11 in March and 0-10 on Fridays.

Notes: Milwaukee had 11 fouls and 10 field goals after the first quarter. Jake Voskuhl had three in 4 minutes of action. Orlando's first four points came on Howard dunks. The Bucks honored Oscar Robertson at halftime by rededicating his No. 1 jersey. The team also recognized the 20 players from their 40th Anniversary Team.