Magic-76ers: J.J. Redick Shines as Orlando Closes Out Series

In his first major action of the 2009 NBA Playoffs, J.J. Redick filled in admirably for Courtney Lee, who missed the sixth game of the series with an injury sustained in Game Five.

Redick started the game, helping the offense stay hot in the first half, and through the game, by connecting from beyond the arch on all three of his shots in the first half.

He ended the game with 15 points on 5-9 shooting in 31 minutes, showing his coach and teammates that while rookie Courtney Lee will be missed, Redick is still more than capable of producing.

After being in and out of the rotation at an ungodly inconsistent rate for most of the season early on, Redick's playing time began to increase over the final 30 games.

Becoming more of a role player, Redick has become a player that the Magic can turn to, as they have now lost their second key player on the season.

While it's nice to promote Redick and note that he had a solid game in a route, it'd be foolish to think everything will be "okay" from here on out.

Lee was a force on defense, as well as a reliable fourth offensive option.

Still, before the game, suspended center Dwight Howard said, "I told JJ he was gonna have a big game this morning" through his updates twitter status.

Redick did just that.

Now, with a rebuilt confidence, and a backing by his entire team, Redick and the Magic will look forward to either Boston or Chicago.

With Boston and Chicago playing on Sunday, Orlando will have nearly a week to prepare for either the reigning NBA champs, or the gritty Bulls.

Considering the series between the two has gone into overtime in four out of five games, the Magic can expect at least another six-game series, as well as a ton of fight from whoever they face.

At least now they know J.J. Redick is along for the ride.