Dwight Howard led the Orlando Magic to a 91-78 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday, giving them a 3-2 lead in the series. Howard scored 24 points and had a career playoff high 24 rebounds but was attacked by Philadelphia coach Tony DiLeo after the game.

“Dwight Howard had a great game, and he’s a great player, but he just lives in the 3-second lane on offense and defense,” Tony DiLeo said. “I’m just saying he’s standing in the 3-second lane on offense and defense. He’s a great player, and he doesn’t need any advantages.”

Magic coach Stan Van Gundy quickly defended his star player.

“Am I supposed to come up here and talk about the game. Or am I supposed to come up here and lobby for the calls I want the next game?” Van Gundy said. “Is that what it’s about now? We’re supposed to lobby for the calls we want the next game? Let’s just play the games.

“I guess that’s the only reason Dwight’s having success in this series. It has nothing to do with the fact that he’s good.”

Poor DiLeo, he just can’t figure out how to slow down Dwight Howard.