The last three games have started virtually the same way for Orlando.
Jason Richardson has found himself on the block against an opposing shooting guard, trying to use his 6-foot-6, 225-pound frame to try and outmuscle often smaller defenders. And often, Richardson has found success on these post up opportunities.
Richardson scored 15 of his 16 points in the first half of Thursday's win over New Jersey. He then added 13 of his 16 points in Friday's game win over Charlotte.
And Richardson did a lot of this work in ways that he was not doing it last year. Namely, Richardson is not relying on the spot-up 3-pointer or screen and curl almost exclusively for his points. Richardson has shown some aggression, trying to attack more off the dribble. And Van Gundy has gone to him in different ways by setting up those post ups for the veteran.
It has led to a more active and offensively engaged Richardson in the early going this season.
"It's definitely a concerted effort,...
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