Vince Carter had a season-high 48 points, leading the Orlando Magic back from a 17-point second-half deficit to beat the New Orleans Hornets, 123-117, Monday night.

Carter was 19-for-27 shooting and had 34 points in the second half with some of the most sizzling moves since he joined the Magic, who have won nine of their past 11 games.

Dwight Howard added 25 points and 12 rebounds, and Rashard Lewis finished with 18 points for Orlando.

Peja Stojakovic had 29 points, and Darren Collison and David West added 27 points apiece for the Hornets, who have lost four of five since Chris Paul was injured.

It was by far Carter's best performance since he was traded from New Jersey in the offseason, finishing three shy of his career high.

• Lakers 101, Spurs 89: Pau Gasol had 21 points and 19 rebounds to lead five players in double figures, and host Los Angeles beat San Antonio.

• Mavericks 127, Warriors 117: Jason Terry scored a season-high 36 points, including the go-ahead 3-pointer, and visiting Dallas rallied from a 14-point deficit to beat Golden State.

• Kobe Bryant missed a second consecutive game because of a sore left ankle, sitting out the Lakers game against San Antonio. ... Indiana Pacers center Jeff Foster will miss the rest of the season with a back injury. ... Delonte West could return to the Cavaliers' lineup tonight against New Jersey.

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