Turkoglu solid in return: Magic forward Hedo Turkoglu was back on the floor on Thursday for the team’s season finale in Memphis, after missing the team’s last 10 games after having surgery to repair a fractured right cheekbone. Sporting a protective mask, Turkoglu played 30 minutes in the game, scoring 18 points on 7 of 13 shooting, while hitting 4 of 9 from three-point range. He had just two rebounds and one assist, however, as the Magic fell, 88-76. (Updated 04/26/2012)
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/26/12).
Fantasy Analysis
Turkoglu did not seem to be inviting much contact in his return, as his rebound numbers were subpar and he did not get to the free-throw line. That is to be expected in his first game back, however it was good to see that he looked pretty comfortable wearing the mask, and did not seem to struggle with his conditioning either. He appears fine for the postseason, and should be considered a solid Fantasy option for playoff formats. (Updated 04/26/2012).
05/05/2012 17:24 Pacers outlast Magic in OT, lead 3-1
George Hill hit a pair of free throws with 2.2 seconds left in overtime to help the Indiana Pacers survive squandering a 19-point fourth quarter lead and beat the Orlando Magic 101-99 on Saturday to take a 3-1 series lead.
05/02/2012 22:14 Big 3rd quarter fuels Pacers' victory
Danny Granger had 26 points and nine rebounds, Roy Hibbert added 18 points and 10 rebounds, and the Indiana Pacers beat the Orlando Magic 97-74 on Wednesday night to a take a 2-1 lead in the first-round series.
04/27/2012 01:38 Grizzlies win, take West's 4th seed
Marc Gasol scored 22 points, Rudy Gay added 20 and the Memphis Grizzlies claimed the No. 4 seed in the Western Conference playoffs with an 88-76 win over the short-handed Orlando Magic on Thursday night.
04/25/2012 21:57 Magic clinch 6 seed; Bobcats' skid at 22
J.J. Redick had six 3-pointers and scored a career-high 31 points as the Orlando Magic held off Charlotte 102-95 on Wednesday night, the Bobcats' 22nd consecutive loss.
Turkoglu was once again a disappointment last season, despite playing in both Phoenix and Orlando. Many thought the 32-year-old would be in line for a breakout season when he signed with the Suns but that was not the case. That trend continued when he was traded to the Magic, as Turkoglu was unable to find his role in head coach Stan Van Gundy's offense. Some of those struggles can be attributed to his health, as the veteran dealt with numerous back and elbow issues throughout the year. However, Turkoglu could be poised for a bounce back season in 2011-12. He is expected to remain in the starting lineup and has been urged to shot the ball more frequently. He will also be used as more of a point-forward for the Magic, which should help get the ball in his hands more and lead to more shot attempts. While Turkoglu's best days in Orlando may be behind him, owners should expect the veteran to get his scoring back up into the mid-teens. Combine that with the four rebounds and assists he normally averages and owners should have no qualms about spending a mid-round on the 32-year-old. (Updated 8/23/11)
