"Stan Van Gundy is optimistic that Dwight Howard, Mickael Pietrus and J.J. Redick have recovered enough from a stomach virus and will play when the Orlando Magic face the Atlanta Hawks Monday night at Amway Center. But Van Gundy doesn't think Jameer Nelson will be able to play.

Howard, Pietrus and Redick participated in the Magic's shootaround this morning, but Van Gundy emphasized that it was a light shootaround and none of those three were really tested. It's unclear how much energy the trio will have.

Nelson came to Amway Center this morning, but he still wasn't feeling well. He was sent home early by athletic trainer Keon Weise. "