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Magic big man center of 'Hack-A-Howard' (AP) (sports.yahoo.com)

Dwight Howard routinely backs his man down with ease, creating his own space in the paint. Then after one dribble, maybe two, and he turns to dunk -- he gets walloped. Hack-A-Howard. The ploy is becoming a staple in Orlando games with opponents sending the Magic big man to the free throw line every time he's around the rim.