The Orlando Magic was still in the war after beating the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA Finals Game Three 108-104 on Tuesday, cutting the deficit in their best-of-seven series to 2-1.

Dwight Howard and Rashard Lewis each scored 21 points to lead the Magic while Lakers guard Kobe Bryant came out on fire with 17 points in the opening quarter and ended with 31 points.

Game Four of the series is on Thursday in Orlando.

(Xinhua News Agency June 10, 2009)