By RB.com Minister of Disinformation B-Huge

Rick Brunson's trade to the Chicago Bulls is a pain in the ass. Not only has Toronto lost it's favourite whipping boy but now we've got to pull double-duty on these game-by-game reports. Just to spite us Brunson went out and played his best game of the season. Of course, it was against the Magic so there should be some asterisk beside the stats.

Brunson had 10 minutes of game time last night. Yes, that equals his entire Raptor career game time. He shot 2 for 5 for 5 points with 3 rebounds and 3 assists. He also showcased that legendary hard-nosed defense by hacking away for 3 fouls. Not only has Rick's game been rejuvenated he's proven quite the ambassador he assisted on the last basket of the game which was scored by none other than Chris Jefferies.

While Brunson didn't play that much he must have had an effect on his teammates. Kirk Hinrich, feeling that his starting point guard job must be in trouble, responded by putting up 21 points, 10 assists and 6 rebounds. Kendall Gill had 29 points. Brunson's veteran leadership also allowed Scottie Pippen the security of knowing this team was in safe hands as he opted for knee surgery. Either that or he finally realized that by trading for Brunson this season was pretty much over.