Hudson makes case

Reserve guard Troy Hudson made a good case for his NBA Player of the Week nomination that the Magic are expected to make today.

Although it was Tracy McGrady who led them in scoring in each of their three victories (Phoenix, Denver and Philadelphia), Hudson's shooting was impossible to ignore. The award is based on a Monday through Sunday week.

Hudson made a combined 32 of 49 shots in the three games, scoring 34, 24 and 19 points, while averaging 30 minutes.

Unquestionably confident

Pat Garrity almost chuckled to himself when Coach Doc Rivers turned to him during a timeout with 53 seconds remaining and the Magic trailing Philadelphia by a point. Rivers asked him if he thought he could make a 3-pointer with the game on the line. Garrity's answer was the same as it always is.

"Sure," Garrity responded. "I thought that was kind of a funny question. I think all my shots are going in."

After Garrity answered, Rivers drew up the play, and it worked just like he drew it.

The simple approach

Dee Brown, who came out from behind his front-office desk to sign a 10-day contract last week, said he has kept everything simple during his comeback. "If you're open, shoot it. If not, pass it. And defensively, stay in front of your man," Brown said. "I've kept the game as simple as possible."

Monitoring the auction

That Jerry Springer episode Friday night at TD Waterhouse Centre involving Tim Hardaway has been a real boost to the Magic's NBA Web site. Around the league, it still is being talked about plenty. The television monitor that Hardaway threw across the court after his ejection will be auctioned off through OrlandoMagic.com.

How low can Iverson go?

Sixers guard Allen Iverson is on track to win his third scoring title in six seasons, but he also is expected to do it with his lowest shooting percentage.

Iverson is shooting just 39.6 percent from the field, worst of his career. He won the scoring title last season shooting 42 percent.