The Orlando Magic lose game 2 to the Celtics in what would be considered a joke of a game. The Celtics cruised through the game. The only Magic player to show up and play and tried to keep it close was JJ. He scored 11 points in the first half keeping the Magic from being totally crushed by the Celtics. All in all JJ scored 15 points on 5-8 shooting overall and 4-6 from beyond the arc. JJ fouled out of the game in what many people consider a badly referred game. One example was JJ’s final foul and as he walked off the court the ref took offense from JJ patting him on the back and gave his a Techincal and then ejected him from the game.
In this writers opinion the NBA really needs to look closer at the way the refs have called fouls in this game and others in the playoffs. If the NBA does not then they face starting to look like the WWE instead of a real sporting event. Calling it as it really was though most likely would not have changed the final score, but it would have been a lot closer and would not produced the results of players hitting each other.
Most of the Magic starters did not show up to play for this second game in this series. Howard was the best example of a non show and as one of the Captains of this team he lead very poorly effecting his teammates. Howard needs to stop twittering and start focusing on the game now otherwise the that first win at Boston won’t mean anything. Orlando right now has homecourt advantage, but if they showup like they did last night that advantage won’t mean a thing. Time to focus and play like the team leader he is supposed to be.
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May 7, 2009 - 9:41 am
The Orlando Magic got out to a big lead early in the first game with the Celtics and held on to a victory in Boston. The major goal for JJ was to keep Allen from scoring and he did a great job in fact Redick went 3-5 while Allen went 2-12 from the field.
JJ Redick iced the game with four straight free throws as the Celtics had to foul and Redick made all of his free throws.
Game two is on Wed.
Keep up the good work JJ and wtg Magic.
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May 4, 2009 - 9:43 pm
The Magic came to play and blew out the 76ers in game 6 of the playoff series. Lewis scored 29 points, but the real key was the play of JJ Redick, because he kept getting the ball to Lewis in the low post. Also he shot the lights out beyond the arc.
JJ had the game of his life in the first game he ever started in the NBA Playoffs. Here are his stats:
Final stats for JJ:
15 pts
31.13 mins
3 rebs
4 assists
5 fouls
1 steal
This was the JJ we all know and love to watch play.
WTG JJ and keep up the great work.
Plus a big WTG Magic you have won your first round series now you get to rest and wait to play either the Bulls or the Celtics who are all tied up at three games a piece 7th game to be played in Boston.
We at JJ Redick and Duke Basketball Fansite are extremely happy to see you show your stuff and let everyone who doubted you that yes you can play in the NBA and do it with style and grit. You just showed all the haters that yes you do belong. We are so happy for you and hope for better games and days and years in the NBA to follow.
Just another great reason for this website to shower you with thanks for you the person not just your play on the court, but the great person you are off the court. We applaud you and your family with thanks. God Bless you all.
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April 30, 2009 - 10:38 pm
JJ has gotten the nod to start in game 6 of the playoffs after Lee was taken out by a wayward Howard elbow.
Lee suffered a sinus fracture which required surgery today. Lee most likely will be out a couple of weeks and Redick as picked by SVG to replace his in the starting lineup. JJ has earned Stan’s trust by the way he played in the last game when Lee was knocked out of action.
Gortat is also starting tonight replacing Howard who was suspended for game 6 because of a flagrant foul (yes one of Howards deadly elbows though this was intentional). Gortat will also be getting his first playoff start. Starting for Howard is not a new thing for Gortat he was forced to do so during the regular season when Howard was hurt on a road trip out west. Gortat and team did extremely well beating everyone in their path while waiting for Howard to get better. So this present team can and will beat Philly tonight in Philly.
All of the “experts” have already written the Magic off and given this game to Philly. This is the perfect kind of ammunition for the Magic team to go out there and wipe the court with the 76er team tonight. Telling people that have to wait until Howard is back on the team before then can win is the kind of reporting all coach’s love and SVG is going to show everyone that this team is not just a one man team.
http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/sports_magic/2009/04/jj-redick-marcin-gortat-to-start-game-6-tonight-.html
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April 30, 2009 - 4:29 pm
Last night the Orlando Magic beat the 76ers and took a 3-2 game lead over the 76ers.
Several things changed for the Magic last night Howard knocked Lee out of the game with an accidential elbow to the face (Lee is out at least 1-2 weeks with a fractured sinus). With this action Redick and Pietrus had to step up and provide offense as well as defense in Lee’s place. Redick scored 6 points, but his shooting was off. To Redick’s credit his defense has stepped up to such a degree that he was able to shutdown the player that he was guarding, because of this Redick started the 4th period of the game last night.
The other thing that has changed was that Howard threw an elbow at one of the 76ers and had a tech foul called on him for this action. It should be noted that the other player was holding on to Howard even though the action was over in that area of the court. That part of the game is being reviewed by the NBA and Howard may be suspended for game 6, even with this the Magic are confident that they can beat the 76ers in game 6 at Philly tomorrow night.
In this writers opinion it is up in the air if Howard gets suspended, but considering that Howard is one of the Team Captains he should show more self control. His actions may cost the team and there cannot be a next time if he really wants to show everyone that he is a Team Captain and not something else instead.
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April 29, 2009 - 12:14 pm
With a last second shot Hedo tied the series up at two games a piece. Now the series resumes at Orlando for game 5.
JJ got in a few minutes this time around shootin 1-4 missing his three shots beyond the arc. He also got two rebounds in helping out his team.
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April 26, 2009 - 11:43 pm
Henderson is leaving Duke for the NBA draft skipping his senior year. Henderson though is not hiring an agent just in case he finds that he would do better in college then the NBA. So that door for him as of now is still open, but it looks like he will not be coming back and will stay in the draft as he is being forecast as a first round pick.
Henderson will be missed by everyone at Duke. Coach K seemed ready for him leaving and the team will not suffer from his leaving IMO.
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April 25, 2009 - 6:51 pm
JJ and the Magic are fighting for their playoff lives against the 76er’s. They lost a close one last night and now are down 2-1 to Philly. JJ has only played in one game with limited minutes. We can only hope that SVG see’s that he needs to change things up and that means playing JJ more then a couple of minutes. Leaving his sharpshooter who can also play defense on the bench is a big mistake.
The Magic are in a must win situation this coming Sunday we shall all see if the Magic are up to it.
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April 25, 2009 - 6:44 pm
JJ shows how to shoot through several shooting drills in the Stack Magazine. Plus if you go to the Stack website you can view JJ going through the different drills.
JJ shows why he is one of the best pure shooters in the country.
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September 20, 2008 - 11:26 pm
JJ Redick attended Nelson’s annual team get to together this past week working out and other events.
JJ then flew to London
“Right now I’m in London- my best friend from high school and I randomly decided to take the trip across the pond to go to the Arsenal vs Fulham game today. Fulham won in a huge upset. My boy Clint Dempsey got some run for Fulham at the end of the game so that was cool to see. Going to an English Premier League game has long been a dream of mine- and now I can cross that off my life’s “to-do list.”
It’s nice to see JJ relaxing after some really hard pre-camp workouts this last several months. Camp for the Orlando Magic opens Sept 30th.
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August 24, 2008 - 9:01 am