The bench was a significant factor in the win and during the Magic’s recent surge.
Augustin, Carter-Williams and Ross have all scored 15-plus points in three straight games.
According to Elias Sports, it’s the first time a trio from the same team has scored 15-plus off the bench in three consecutive since the NBA officially started tracking starters and bench players in 1970-71.
The Magic have ramped up their offensive pace and established a more aggressive attack since the all-star break and it has shown, and Clifford attributed much of that to the bench play of Carter-Williams, Ross and Augustin.
“We got 70 [in the second half] and they’re terrific on defense,” Clifford said. “Obviously T Ross and those guys off the bench, [and] we had some good play from our starters. Vooch made some good plays and obviously, hose guys off the bench, T Ross, D.J. and MCW were all really good on both sides of the floor.”
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Can someone explain what the heck has happened since the all star break? From being one of the worst scoring teams in the league to leading the league in offensive efficiency since the all star break? Making history by being the first team to have 3 bench players score at least 15+ in 3 straight games. What is going on? This cant be sustainable.