The playoffs are a battlefield for stars, but in games with a sharp increase in intensity, little people with a strong heart can also become an important player in turning the tide of the battle. The Clutch Times will record every day of the playoffs and share with fans the key players who influence the overall situation.
Magic 104 [win] 101 Tyrannosaurus/Magic 1-0 lead
★DJ Augustin｜25 points, 6 assists, 1 turnover, 9 of 13 shots, winning three-pointer
After entering the playoffs for the first time in many years, the Magic won their first game on the road. With attack center Nikola Vucevic being tightly guarded by the Raptors, main point guard DJ Augustin shouldered the burden of the offense. Stable and efficient distribution of offense, he was able to seize his own offensive opportunities, including winning three-pointers, and scored 5 consecutive points at the end of the game. Augustin is the invisible hero of the Magic's progress this year, and 11-year veteran Ronin finally showed his value in the playoffs.
Spurs 101 [win] 96 gold nuggets / Spurs 1-0 lead
★Derrick White｜16 points, 5 assists, winning steal
The two main players, DeRozan and Aldridge, had poor shooting percentages. Spurs teenagers White and Bryn Forbes steadily shouldered the offensive and defensive pressure. In the third quarter, White directly dunked against Paul Milsap, the Nuggets' best rim protector, to show his intention to win. He even directly intercepted Jamal Murray's dribble one-on-one during the Nuggets' last wave of offense. In this series we have the opportunity to witness the growth of another Spurs ball-handler late in the first round (29th overall).
