The Orlando Magic sat down No. 1 decide Paolo Banchero for the rest of summer-league play in Las Vegas and gave extra gamers on their roster a possibility towards the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday.
The Magic misplaced to the Thunder 84-81 after lacking two 3-point photographs to tie and ship the sport into additional time.
Along with sitting Banchero, the Magic additionally sat out third-year veteran R.J. Hampton. It’s typical for a extra skilled participant to sit down out throughout summer time league whereas the others get enjoying time.
“We brought a lot of guys to summer league and we want to see everybody get an opportunity,” Magic summer-league coach Jesse Mermuys mentioned. “It was time to take a look at some other guys. They’ve earned that.”
The gamers who had probably the most eyes on them have been heart Emanuel Terry and ahead Justin James. Terry had 14 rebounds and scored 10 factors whereas James went 6-for-9 on field-goal makes an attempt and scored a team-high 16 factors. The pair performed for a mixed complete of 45 minutes.
“We’re getting great heat on the basketball,” Mermuys mentioned. “The physicality has been high level. I’m really proud of the team’s effort defensively.”
No. 32 decide Caleb Houstan performed a tough half-hour, going 2-for-10 on field-goal makes an attempt (together with 0-for-6 on 3-pointers), and scored 4 factors.
The Magic’s subsequent sport can be Thursday towards the New York Knicks at 7:30 p.m. on NBA TV.
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