Magic wins without Howard

PHILADELPHIA -- Who needs Superman?

Playing without suspended Dwight Howard, the Orlando Magic advanced to the second round of the Eastern Conference playoffs, beating the Philadelphia 76ers, 114-89, in Game 6 on Thursday.

Howard, who was suspended one game by the NBA for his elbow on 76ers center Samuel Dalembert in Game 5, will return when the Magic plays the winner of the Boston-Chicago series.

Rashard Lewis scored 29 points and Rafer Alston had 21 to help the Magic win for the second time this series in Philadelphia. The Magic’s decisive run came early when it made 12 of its first 19 shots.

Alston made two three-point shots during the Magic’s fast start that put it up by 15 and quickly negated the home crowd. J.J. Redick made all three three-point attempts in the first half and ably filled in for starting guard Courtney Lee, who could be out two more weeks.

Andre Miller scored 24 points and Andre Iguodala had 20 for the 76ers, who were eliminated in the first round for the second straight season.