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Jazz's Gordon Hayward: Approaches triple-double in win over Magic

Hayward notched 20 points (6-17 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 6-6 FT), 10 rebounds, eight assists and one steal across 39 minutes in Friday's 87-74 win over the Magic.

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Hayward has topped 20 points in all four of his games since returning from a fractured finger, but his shooting was more off the mark than usual. Still, the forward atoned for those woes by posting season-best marks in the rebound and assist columns, two categories where he figures to remain a respectable contributor throughout the season. Though he doesn't have an All-Star appearance on his ledger yet, Hayward looks like one of the game's better young talents and could be on the verge of a career season.

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