Magic's D.J. Augustin: Comes on strong vs. Nets

Augustin was effective across 27 minutes during a 118-111 win over Brooklyn on Friday, as he tallied 17 points (6-14 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 3-3 FT), six rebounds, four assists and one steal.

Analysis:

Backup point guard Elfrid Payton had outplayed Augustin lately, but the veteran responded with a strong game of his own Friday. Augustin had scored a total of six points over the two previous contests, so he needed this. With Payton playing well and threatening to cut into his minutes, Augustin will be looking to turn in another strong performance Sunday against the Raptors.