Maurice Harkless played in consecutive games for the first time since just before Thanksgiving, receiving eight DNP-CDs beforehand.

Harkless played in consecutive games for the first time since just before Thanksgiving, receiving eight DNP-CDs beforehand.

Analysis:

Harkless played 12.5 minutes in those two games and scored 3.0 points per game. Coach Jacque Vaughn spoke to Harkless about his responsibility to the team when not playing, saying "This is what you signed up for, and there's no guarantee there's minutes for you. You earn those minutes. You produce those minutes." He's just a watch list guy with Tobias Harris and Evan Fournier producing plenty of offense and adequate defense. The impending return of Aaron Gordon (foot), who was averaging 15.0 minutes per game, accelerates the need for Harkless to produce if he wants to remain in the rotation when the team is at full strength.