Mario Hezonja

Orlando's Mario Hezonja scores a season-high 17 in loss to Clippers

Orlando Magic forward Mario Hezonja racked up 17 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal and 3 blocks in 35.0 minutes of action in Wednesday's loss to the Los Angeles Clippers.

What It Means:

Hezonja was making his second straight start in place of the inured Aaron Gordon (concussion) last night, and he has played 30-plus minutes in each of his starts -- something that will likely continue until Gordon is back in action.

Accounting for Gordon's return, numberFire's models project Hezonja for only 3.2 points and 1.6 rebounds in 10.6 minutes of action against the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday.