"Al Jefferson took the optimist's viewpoint. The good thing about the NBA, Jefferson said, is that there is always another game. Always another chance to prove yourself, find redemption and wash away previous sins.

The Jazz center did just that Wednesday night during Utah's 104-94 win over Orlando at the Amway Center.

One night after his worst outing in navy, gold and green, Jefferson recorded 21 points on 10-of-16 shooting and grabbed eight rebounds. He was the initial centerpiece of a Utah team that took an 18-13 lead midway through the first quarter. And he played a close second to Deron Williams during the final period, delivering nine points on perfect 4-of-4 shooting as the Jazz outscored the Magic 39-20 to capture their second consecutive come-from-behind victory on the road.

"You don't have time to feel sorry for yourself," Jefferson said. "And that's what I did. I just came in and did what I know I can do. The shots I took [Tuesday] were shots I know I can make. They just didn't go in for me. Tonight, they went in."

It was a much improved Jefferson compared to the one who scored just two points on 1-of-7 shooting and was relegated to the bench Tuesday during overtime of Utah's victory over Miami. Against Orlando, he utilized his speed and footwork to create an offensive advantage in the paint, twisting and turning his way past a tall frontline of Orlando big men."