Magic beat Cleveland 100-84, sweep two-game preseason series in China

But the Magic opened the third period with an alley-oop by Howard, and moved ahead for the first time when forward Hedo Turkoglu made a three-pointer for a 49-47 lead. Turkoglu hit another three-pointer, while forward Pat Garrity and guard J.J. Redick each added 3s and the Magic finished the period leading 71-69. The Cavaliers trailed the rest of the game.

Van Gundy said the third quarter was the best his team has played so far in the preseason.

"We started the game just getting absolutely manhandled on the boards and just throwing the ball all over the building," Van Gundy said. "But then we settled down and got a little more competitive."

Garrity, guard Keith Bogans and Redick each scored 14 points for Orlando.

Cleveland coach Mike Brown said his starting five did a good job cutting and screening on offense during the first quarter. But he was disappointed with his team's defense.

"Orlando did a terrific job pushing the ball up the floor and getting into the paint, starting their drive-and-kick game and finding open shooters," Brown said.

Brown praised James' defense, but said the All-Star still needed to work on his offense.

"One thing he's working hard on is his jump shot, especially from medium range," Brown said. "He can improve his post-up play, which he's doing a terrific job of doing. The sky is the limit for LeBron on the offensive end of the floor."