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Dragic scores 18, Suns use 23-3 run to pull away from Magic 109-93

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Phoenix Suns' Archie Goodwin dunks against the Orlando Magic during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, March 19, 2014, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York) (The Associated Press)

Orlando Magic forward Nikola Vucevic, of Monternegro, rear, and teammate Kyle O'Quinn (2) defend as Phoenix Suns forward Miles Plumlee drives during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, March 19, 2014, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York) (The Associated Press)

Goran Dragic scored 18 points to lead a balanced Phoenix offense and the Suns used a big second-half run to beat the Orlando Magic 109-93 on Wednesday night.

Gerald Green added 14 points, including three 3-pointers during a 23-3 Phoenix outburst that turned what had been a close game into a runaway.

Channing Frye and Markieff Morris added 12 apiece and Miles Plumlee had 10 points and nine rebounds for the Suns, back from a 2-1 eastern trip.

Tobias Harris scored 23 points and Arron Afflalo had 20 for the Magic, who are 1-22 on the road since mid-December.

Orlando, already without Jameer Nelson (sore left knee), lost center Nicola Vucevic when he drew two quick technical fouls and was ejected with 2:32 left in the first quarter.