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Harper supplied 27 points (10-20 FG, 5-12 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, four assists and three steals in 37 minutes during Sunday's 113-108 victory over Orlando.

Harper played a whopping 37 minutes, tallying a career-high 27 points as the Celtics upset the Magic. With Boston opting to rest its entire starting five, Harper was one of a few players who stepped up, helping deliver arguably the team's most inspiring victory of the season. However, despite this effort, don't expect to see Harper too much during the playoffs, given he has averaged just 10.9 minutes per game through 29 appearances.

Sandfort ended with 23 points (9-13 FG, 5-9 3Pt), four rebounds and one steal in 28 minutes during Sunday's 135-103 loss to Phoenix.

Sandfort saw extended action with several regular contributors for Oklahoma City inactive and made the most of the opportunity, knocking down five triples and eclipsing the 20-point mark. The Iowa product will close the regular season averaging 8.8 points and 2.5 rebounds in 15.8 minutes across four NBA appearances.

Bane provided eight points (3-8 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal in 18 minutes during Sunday's 113-108 loss to the Celtics.

Bane was limited to just 18 minutes, closing the regular season with a disappointing effort. It's fair to assume that Orlando was hoping to preserve Bane for the postseason, although plans changed when Boston took charge during the third quarter. Orlando will now face Philadelphia, with the winner securing a playoff spot against Boston.

Carter supplied three points (0-5 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 3-4 FT), eight rebounds, two assists and two blocks in 31 minutes during Sunday's 113-108 loss to the Celtics.

Carter struggled during the loss, scoring just three points, the fewest he has scored since mid-Feb. Despite facing a Boston team minus all of its stars, Orlando failed to get the job done. As punishment, the Magic will now have to face the 76ers in Philadelphia, where the loser will then have to back up against either the Heat or the Hornets.

Topic supplied 18 points (8-16 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 0-3 FT), 14 assists and four rebounds in 39 minutes during Sunday's 135-103 loss to the Suns.

Starting his second consecutive game to close the regular season, Topic recorded his second double-double in as many outings, though it came in a lopsided loss. He's unlikely to see much playing time in the playoffs, but Topic's potential is clear, and the 20-year-old's return to action late in the campaign is a major positive after being sidelined while undergoing treatment for testicular cancer.

Wagner notched 20 points (7-18 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four rebounds, one assist and one steal in 26 minutes during Sunday's 113-108 loss to Boston.

Despite scoring at least 20 points for the second straight game, Wagner appeared to be limited down the stretch. He was seen with his head in his hands on the bench, seemingly bothered by an injury. He also received treatment on his knee but was forced to close the game given the situation. With Sunday's loss, Orlando will now travel to Philadelphia for the first game of the Play-In Tournament, where the winner will advance to face the Celtics.

Carlson totaled 26 points (10-20 FG, 5-10 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 10 rebounds, five blocks, two steals and one assist over 42 minutes during Sunday's 135-103 loss to the Suns.

With Isaiah Hartenstein (calf) and Jaylin Williams (Achilles) inactive, Carlson started his second consecutive game and excelled, recording his second double-double in as many outings. It marked season-best totals for the Utah product in points, blocks and three-pointers made. He'll close the regular season averaging 5.8 points and 3.0 rebounds in 11.6 minutes across 42 appearances (four starts).

Maluach contributed 18 points (8-15 FG, 2-5 3Pt), 14 rebounds, two blocks and one steal over 29 minutes during Sunday's 135-103 win over the Thunder.

With Mark Williams (foot) inactive, Maluach saw extended playing time and made an impact in the interior, recording his first career double-double at the NBA level. It's been a quiet, developmental rookie campaign for the No. 10 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, as he'll close the regular season averaging 3.0 points and 2.9 rebounds in 8.9 minutes across 46 appearances with the Suns.

Mitchell chipped in 12 points (5-6 FG, 2-2 3Pt), two rebounds, one assist and one steal in 26 minutes during Sunday's 143-117 victory over the Hawks.

Mitchell converted both of his three-point attempts, ripped away a steal and committed only one turnover in his 26 minutes of floor time. The 27-year-old point guard will end the season with averages of 9.3 points, 6.5 assists (career-high), 1.3 triples and 1.0 steals per game on 49/39/65 shooting splits.

Jaquez recorded 26 points (12-17 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), one rebound and five assists across 26 minutes during Sunday's 143-117 victory over the Hawks.

Jaquez caught fire to close the season, pouring in 64 points and seven triples while shooting an efficient 28-for-40 from the field and 7-for-12 from beyond the arc over Miami's final three games. He'll look to carry that momentum into Tuesday's Play-In matchup against the Hornets.