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Magic blister Raptors

Orlando's Steve Francis, left, drives to the basket past Toronto's Milt Palacio during the third quarter of Orlando's victory. (Associated Press / The Spokesman-Review)
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Orlando's Steve Francis, left, drives to the basket past Toronto's Milt Palacio during the third quarter of Orlando's victory. (Associated Press / The Spokesman-Review)

Steve Francis scored 23 points, Grant Hill added 17 and the Orlando Magic posted the NBA’s highest-scoring game of the season with a 129-108 thrashing of the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night in Orlando, Fla.

Eight Orlando players scored in double figures as the Magic shot 57.3 percent (51 for 89) and held a rebounding advantage of 61-32.

The Sonics also scored 129 points in a win over Utah late Wednesday.

Magic forward Pat Garrity went on the injured list with a sprained left foot, and Stacey Augmon was activated.

Celtics 101, Bucks 100: At Boston, Paul Pierce had a brief argument with Boston coach Doc Rivers when he was lifted from the game, but returned and made a key 3-pointer that helped the Celtics beat Milwaukee. Pierce led Boston with 23 points.

The Celtics put first-round draft pick Delonte West on the injured list with a broken right hand and activated forward Tom Gugliotta.

Knicks 90, Grizzlies 82: At New York, Stephon Marbury made five 3-pointers in the second quarter to help put New York ahead for good, as the Knicks beat Memphis. Marbury scored 26 points.

Wizards 95, Nets 68: At Washington, the Wizards welcomed coach Eddie Jordan back with a win over his former team, sending New Jersey to its sixth straight road loss. The Wizards’ Gilbert Arenas had a season-high 30 points, seven rebounds and five assists.

Kings 94, Hornets 81: At New Orleans, Brad Miller’s 24 points and some clutch outside shooting by Bobby Jackson and Peja Stojakovic lifted Sacramento over New Orleans.

Spurs 105, 76ers 72: At San Antonio, Tim Duncan scored 24 points, including 17 straight in the second quarter, leading San Antonio easily past Philadelphia. Duncan, who sat out the fourth quarter, also had 12 rebounds and six blocks in 25 minutes for the 415th double-double of his career.

Bulls 92, Lakers 84: At Chicago, Eddy Curry and rookie Luol Deng led Chicago with 18 point apiece, as the Bulls defeated Los Angeles. Kobe Bryant has 28 for the Lakers. The Bulls activated guard Frank Williams and placed Janero Pargo on the injured list with a left hamstring strain.

Suns 120, Cavaliers 101: At Phoenix, Amare Stoudemire, Steve Nash and Quentin Richardson each scored 21 points, and Phoenix – off to its best start in 24 years – won its ninth in a row by defeating Cleveland. LeBron James of Cleveland was held to 15 points.

Clippers 88, Pacers 76: At Los Angeles, Elton Brand scored 27 points, Bobby Simmons added 20 and Los Angeles held on to beat Indiana.

Timberwolves 107, Warriors 99: At Oakland, Calif., Sam Cassell had 26 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists as Minnesota beat Golden State.

Two fans banned from Palace

Two men were banned from events at The Palace of Auburn Hills for what the Detroit Pistons say is their involvement in last month’s brawl during an NBA game.

John Green and Charlie Haddad have been sent letters informing them of the ban, which also includes events at DTE Energy Music Theatre (a holding of Palace Sports and Entertainment) in Clarkston, Mich., Pistons spokesman Matt Dobek said.

Heat lose Allen

Miami Heat reserve forward Malik Allen will miss 6-8 weeks after undergoing back surgery.