Dwight Howard had 22 points and 15 rebounds to lead the Magic, who lost their home opener for only the second time in the last nine seasons. Mickael Pietrus added 20 points.

Josh Smith chipped in 17 for the Hawks, who held the Magic to 37 percent shooting.

Raptors 95, 76ers 84

At Philadelphia, Chris Bosh had 27 points and 11 rebounds to lead the Toronto Raptors in a game moved forward to allow home fans time later to watch the Phillies win the baseball World Series.

Jermaine O'Neal added 17 and Jason Kapono had 15 for the Raptors. Lou Williams scored 16 points, Andre Iguodala added 15, Elton Brand had 14 points and 13 rebounds in his Sixers debut and Samuel Dalembert pulled down 17 rebounds.

Timberwolves 98, Kings 96

At Minneapolis, Kevin Love made an impressive debut with 12 points and nine rebounds and Al Jefferson had 21 points and 10 rebounds to help the Timberwolves beat the rebuilding Sacramento Kings.

John Salmons scored 21 of his 24 points in the second half and rookie Jason Thompson had 18 points and 10 boards for the Kings.

Minnesota coach Randy Wittman showed a lot of faith in the fifth overall pick from UCLA. Though Love didn't get the start, he was inserted with the offense growing stagnant in the fourth quarter, and immediately made a difference.

With the Wolves clinging to an 81-80 lead, Love threw down a dunk to get the crowd going, then a little hook shot and converted the three-point play to give Minnesota a 90-84 lead with 6:17 to go.

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