ORLANDO (NBA) - The once remembered playmaker/facilitator for the Magic that help them reached the 2009 NBA Finals has found his magic touch again. After playing sparringly with two different teams since - Toronto last season and then traded to Phoenix for Brazilian hot shot Leandro Barbosa until the 3rd week of December 2010 - Turkoglu is back in Orlando plus Jason Richardson and Earl Clark following a major trade with Phoenix that sent Vince Carter, Marcin Gortat and Michael Pietrus and on Monday night versus the Golden State Warriors, he had a triple-double as the Magic beat the visiting warriors, 110-90.
A member of the all-tournament team at the FIBA World Championship 2010 last year after helping host nation Turkey reach the gold-medal game vs Team USA, Turkoglu finished with 10 points, 10 assists and 14 rebounds.
Team USA's Dwight Howard had 22 points and 17 rebounds and Jason Richardson poured in 20 points as the Magic improved to 22-12 and dropped the Warriors to 13-21.
"I'm glad I finally did something to help this team win," said Turkoglu.
"When I have the ball in my hands, I'm able to do the things I'm good at.
“My strength is to be the guy who is a facilitator, get my shot or find one for my teammates."
Turkoglu is averaging nine boards per game since his return to Orlando.
Team USA's Dwight Howard had 22 points and 17 rebounds and Jason Richardson poured in 20 points as the Magic improved to 22-12 and dropped the Warriors to 13-21.
"I'm glad I finally did something to help this team win," said Turkoglu.
"When I have the ball in my hands, I'm able to do the things I'm good at.
“My strength is to be the guy who is a facilitator, get my shot or find one for my teammates."
Turkoglu is averaging nine boards per game since his return to Orlando.
