Vince Carter had 21 points in his first game with his new team, as the Orlando Magic earned a 110-105 victory over Dallas in the preseason opener for both clubs.

Carter, who was acquired from New Jersey in a five-player deal over the summer, shot 7-of-18 from the field, including 3-of-12 from three-point range.

Rashard Lewis added 18 points and Dwight Howard totaled 17 points and 11 boards before fouling out for Orlando, which lost to the Los Angeles Lakers in five games in the NBA Finals.

Dirk Nowtizki totaled 23 points, but he was just 3-of-12 from the floor, for the Mavericks. Drew Gooden, signed as a free agent in the offseason, tallied 18 points off the bench.

Brandon Bass, who spent the previous two seasons with Dallas, had two big three-point plays in the final two minutes to push Orlando over the top.

Dallas forward Shawn Marion did not play due to a sore right calf.

Game Notes

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