In Game 1 of their 1st round series against Atlanta, Orlando’s Dwight Howard recorded a franchise record 46 points and 19 rebounds. It was a dominant performance albeit in a loss. Hopefully the fact that he just won Defensive Player of the Year for a record 3rd consecutive year will make Dwight feel a little better…
Dwight Howard has become the first player in league history to be named the NBA’s defensive player of the year for three consecutive seasons.
Howard averaged 14.1 rebounds, 2.3 blocks and a career-high 1.3 steals for the Magic this season. He ranked second in the NBA in rebounds behind Timberwolves forward Kevin Love, and was tied for second in blocked shots behind Bucks center Andrew Bogut.
The Magic announced the honor in a news release Monday.
Read more details via ESPN.com
