Friday’s top performers

Dwight Howard

Magic center had 20 points and 24 rebounds in 100-79 NBA victory over Charlotte.

Pekka Rinne

Nashville Predators goalie made 36 saves in 2-1 NHL victory over St. Louis Blues.

Alyssa Charlston

Scored career-high 30 points in Idaho women’s 63-62 loss to Southern Mississippi.