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Carter injured in win

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By TOM CANAVAN

The Associated Press

Published: October 31, 2009

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - Vince Carter returned to New Jersey and scored 16 points before leaving the game against his former teammates in the second quarter with a sprained left ankle and the Orlando Magic rolled to a 95-85 victory Friday night.

All-Star center Dwight Howard more than made up for Carter's absence with 20 points, 22 rebounds and four blocks as the Magic won their second straight and handed the Nets their second loss in as many games.

Former Net Ryan Anderson, who was sent to Orlando in the deal with Carter, added 16 points for the defending Eastern Conference champions.

Courtney Lee, who was traded to the Nets along with Rafer Alston and Tony Battie in the draft-day deal for Carter, had 18 points. All-Star guard Devin Harris added 16 points on 6 of 18 shooting, but most of his points came after the outcome was decided.

The focus of the Nets' home opener was Carter's return and the 11-year veteran did not disappoint his followers after getting a standing ovation from many in the crowd. He finished 6 of 8 from the field, including 2 of 3 from 3-point range.

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