The Orlando Magic’s young core of players will likely take some lumps over the final 26 games of the season, but they also will be gaining valuable experience.
Okeke and Carter joined a mixture of veterans Terrence Ross, James Ennis, Michael Carter-Williams and Otto Porter Jr. in the rotation Magic coach Steve Clifford used to close the game.
Carter said Tuesday’s win was a big step for a team looking to form chemistry and cohesion amid its roster rebuild.
“This league is all about wins. Good wins, ugly wins, great win, it’s all about getting wins.