Jameer Nelson has averaged 15.9 points and 5.4 assists while shooting 51.4% since the trade that sent Steve Francis to the Knicks.

Nelson's play is a major reason the Magic (34-44) are still alive in the East playoff chase.

"I have to be more of a leader, show more leadership on and off the court and in the locker room and forget I'm a second-year player," Nelson says. "Everybody is enjoying the way we're playing. We're just playing hard. It's not all me. It's me and my teammates. Me and my teammates are making it happen."