ORLANDO, Fla., March 10 (Ticker) -- Imagine how many points Tracy McGrady
would have scored had he not missed 10 of his last 11 shots and nine free
throws.

McGrady became the first player in more than four years to eclipse 60 points,
going for a staggering 62 as the Orlando Magic posted a 108-99 victory over
the Washington Wizards.

Using his usual assortment of drives and jumpers, the 6-9 superstar became
just the 17th player in NBA history to score 60 points. He made 20-of-37
shots and 17-of-26 free throws, missing a chance at becoming just the fifth
player to score 70.

It still was the highest-scoring game in the NBA since David Robinson
clinched the 1993-1994 scoring title with 71 points for San Antonio against
the Los Angeles Clippers in the season finale.

The NBA's scoring leader and defending scoring champion, McGrady became the
first player to score 60 in a game since Shaquille O'Neal had 61 for the
Lakers on March 6, 2000, also against the Clippers. Ironically, McGrady
shattered O'Neal's franchise record of 53 set April 20, 1994 vs. Minnesota.

McGrady scored seven points in the first quarter, 21 in the second and 24 in
the third. He hit 19 of his first 26 shots before going cold.

McGrady's only basket in the fourth quarter was a twisting reverse layup with
7:39 left. He also made just 8-of-14 free throws in the final period.

McGrady held the previous league season high with 51 points in a loss at
Denver on November 14.

Gilbert Arenas scored a season-high 40 points for Washington, one shy of his
career high.
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