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Tue, May 25th 2010, 08:38
JJ joins NBA TV after Game 4 win
The timing of Orlando Magic guard J.J. Redick’s baskets was exquisite, just as important as the shots made to help keep the team afloat in the Eastern Conference finals.
Three times late in the third quarter and early in the fourth of Game 4 on Monday, Redick hit shots, all three-pointers, after the Boston Celtics either took the lead or drew within one or two points. The shots counted more than just on the scoreboard.
“They staved off some of their momentum,” Redick said. Boston “is a really tough place to play and a tough place to win. Any bucket you get in the fourth quarter is good.”
Redick, the only Magic reserve in double figures in Game 4 (12 points), was a major factor in Orlando’s 96-92 overtime victory Monday that forced Thursday night’s Game 5 (8:30 ET, ESPN).
“Big threes and he just played so hard,” Orlando coach Stan Van Gundy said. “You have those guys that have been with you a while and that you really gain a trust … in their competitiveness and what they will bring to the game. And J.J. is one of those guys.”
Redick is Orlando’s fourth-leading scorer in the series (11.5 points a game) and has made seven of 13 three-pointers (53.8%).
“You can say he’s their most consistent player in this series,” Celtics coach Doc Rivers said. “He’s been phenomenal against us. We keep losing sight of him.”
Comments
Barry | on 27/6/10
Join this facebook group requesting Redick be in next years 3 point contest. http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/group.php?gid=490992475500&ref=ts
Ryan Acuff | on 28/5/10
Awesome job man! keep it up and remember that 04 Sox and yankees comeback!!
Jack | on 27/5/10
Play hard JJ and we are pulling for the Magic to make history. We are proud of you and keep hitting those threes and playing good defense!!
Kestrel | on 26/5/10
JJ that was one of the best games I have ever seen you play. you give so much to the team and Jeff Van Gundy was absolutely right when your on the court the Magic’s offense is ran more efficiently. I am enjoying watching and rooting for you so much keep it up …your amazing!