Quentin Richardson had just four points in the game. A minuscule contribution in what amounted to a blowout -- or, at least, easy -- win. Still, he knew how to provide his team with some form of energy in a game that seemed all but over.
Yes, that was Richardson shouting at Minnesota shooters as they lined up for 3-pointers in his corner. Yes, that was Richardson, rollicking and rocking after every made 3-pointer with his air guitar, joined by his band mate Chris Duhon.
Occasionally, Richardson would be in the game, playing hard-nosed defense in his 16 minutes on the court.
Energy was the key word in a game going up against a young, up-and-coming team like Minnesota with a hard worker like Kevin Love. It was the kind of trap game that could trip up an inconsistent team like the Magic.
Orlando has had good starts ruined by inconsistent second quarters before. The team's second unit has often lacked the cohesion and nergy to maintain any momentum the team has left.
That made ...
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