Jason Richardson Adjusting to Reduced Role with Orlando Magic
Jason Richardson attributed his poor play in March to having to adjust to a reduced role in the Orlando Magic's offense.
| Final - 3.8.2012 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando Magic | 37 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 99 |
| Chicago Bulls | 22 | 30 | 19 | 23 | 94 |
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The Orlando Magic have discussed a swap of swingman Jason Richardson with the Minnesota Timberwolves for as-yet-unknown compensation, a new report says.
Poll: Who Should the Orlando Magic Start at Small Forward against Indiana Pacers on Sunday?
The Orlando Magic may have to replace both of their starting wing players Sunday, due to Hedo Turkoglu's suspension and an injury to Jason Richardson. Assuming Richardson cannot play and J.J. Redick takes his place, who should replace Turkoglu in the lineup?
Hedo Turkoglu Suspended One Game for Making Contact with Referee, NBA Announces
The Orlando Magic won't have Hedo Turkoglu available for Sunday's game against the Indiana Pacers, as the league has suspended him for one game without pay after he made contact with referee Karl Lane while protesting a call in the Magic's 99-94 victory against the Chicago Bulls on Thursday.
Bulls vs. Magic video highlights: Magic fend off late Bulls rally
The Bulls received 26 points from Carlos Boozer, but couldn't overcome the Magic's 3-point attack.
Magic Vs. Bulls: Dwight Howard, Outside Shooting Help Orlando Hold Off Chicago
Dwight Howard was a monster inside, Orlando's shooters shot well, and the Magic snapped the Chicago Bulls' big home win streak.
Magic 99, Bulls 94: Behind Dwight Howard, Orlando Ends Chicago's Eight-Game Win Streak
The Magic shocked the league-leading Chicago Bulls, 99-94, on Thursday, ending Chicago's Bulls' eight game winning streak comes to an end.
Jason Richardson Injury: Orlando Magic Guard Sprains Left Ankle in Victory over Chicago Bulls
Jason Richardson scored 18 points Thursday to help the Orlando Magic top the Chicago Bulls, but had to leave in crunch time after spraining his left ankle.
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Boxscore
| FINAL | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando | 37 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 99 |
| Chicago | 22 | 30 | 19 | 23 | 94 |
| Orlando | |||||||||||
| Player | Min | FG-A | 3PF-A | FT-A | Reb-O | Ast | Stl | TO | Blk | PF-T | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hedo Turkoglu | 38 | 3-10 | 2-6 | 5-5 | 6-1 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0-1 | 13 |
| Ryan Anderson | 24 | 3-9 | 3-8 | 2-2 | 10-4 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4-0 | 11 |
| Dwight Howard | 41 | 11-19 | 0-0 | 7-10 | 18-7 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 4-0 | 29 |
| Jason Richardson | 31 | 7-15 | 4-6 | 0-0 | 2-0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4-0 | 18 |
| Jameer Nelson | 32 | 3-8 | 1-3 | 2-2 | 4-1 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0-0 | 9 |
| Glen Davis | 29 | 3-8 | 0-0 | 2-4 | 7-4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1-0 | 8 |
| Chris Duhon | 15 | 0-3 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 1-0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1-0 | 0 |
| Quentin Richardson | 6 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 2-2 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2-0 | 2 |
| J.J. Redick | 19 | 2-4 | 1-2 | 4-6 | 1-0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-0 | 9 |
| Von Wafer | DNP - Injured | ||||||||||
| Ish Smith | DNP - Coach's Decision | ||||||||||
| Daniel Orton | DNP - Coach's Decision | ||||||||||
| Earl Clark | DNP - Coach's Decision | ||||||||||
| DeAndre Liggins | DNP - Coach's Decision | ||||||||||
| Justin Harper | DNP - Injured | ||||||||||
| Team Totals | 32-76 | 11-26 | 24-31 | 49-17 | 17 | 3 | 15 | 4 | 17-1 | 99 | |
| .421 | .423 | .774 | Team Reb: 11 | Total TO: 0 (8 pts) | |||||||
| Chicago | |||||||||||
| Player | Min | FG-A | 3PF-A | FT-A | Reb-O | Ast | Stl | TO | Blk | PF-T | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luol Deng | 39 | 1-9 | 1-5 | 2-2 | 4-2 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1-0 | 5 |
| Carlos Boozer | 34 | 12-20 | 0-0 | 2-2 | 7-1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 4-0 | 26 |
| Joakim Noah | 34 | 3-7 | 0-0 | 3-4 | 10-4 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 5-0 | 9 |
| Ronnie Brewer | 18 | 1-3 | 0-0 | 1-3 | 3-1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2-0 | 3 |
| Derrick Rose | 36 | 6-22 | 2-6 | 3-4 | 4-2 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1-0 | 17 |
| Taj Gibson | 17 | 6-7 | 0-0 | 2-2 | 1-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3-0 | 14 |
| Kyle Korver | 29 | 3-10 | 1-7 | 2-3 | 2-1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3-0 | 9 |
| Omer Asik | 8 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 1-2 | 4-1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2-0 | 1 |
| John Lucas III | 11 | 2-6 | 1-3 | 0-0 | 2-2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 5 |
| Jimmy Butler | 8 | 1-2 | 0-1 | 3-4 | 3-1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2-0 | 5 |
| Richard Hamilton | DNP - Coach's Decision | ||||||||||
| Brian Scalabrine | DNP - Coach's Decision | ||||||||||
| C.J. Watson | DNP - Coach's Decision | ||||||||||
| Team Totals | 35-86 | 5-22 | 19-26 | 40-15 | 25 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 23-0 | 94 | |
| .407 | .227 | .731 | Team Reb: 9 | Total TO: 0 (13 pts) | |||||||
GAME NOTES
Officials: - Bill Spooner, Courtney Kirkland, Karl Lane
Duration:2:27
Officials: - Bill Spooner, Courtney Kirkland, Karl Lane
Duration:2:27
