Dwayne Bacon SG/SF FA Sat 2/20/21 11:47 AM
Dwayne Bacon
SG/SF FA
Bacon was held scoreless (0-0 FG, 0-0 FT) in 16 minutes of action Friday night against Golden State.
EDGE Analysis
Returning to the bench for the first time since Feb. 5, Bacon did not attempt a shot or record a single statistic -- save for one personal foul -- in his 16 minutes. Over his previous six appearances, Bacon averaged 15.3 points and 3.2 rebounds in 31.5 minutes, but with Evan Fournier back healthy, the Florida State product's role will likely diminish.
Dwayne Bacon SG/SF FA Wed 2/17/21 10:42 PM
Dwayne Bacon
SG/SF FA
Bacon totaled 15 points (6-8 FG, 3-3 3Pt), three rebounds, two steals and one block in 18 minutes during the Magic's 107-89 victory over the Knicks on Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Even with the return of Evan Fournier (back), Bacon still managed to hit the starting lineup, though he was the only starter to not register at least 20 minutes of playing time. Still, he nearly outperformed Fournier (19 points) and Nikola Vucevic (16 points), who both played over 30 minutes, in the points department. After missing all six of his attempts from beyond the arc on Sunday, Bacon bounced back and hit all three of treys on Wednesday.
Dwayne Bacon SG/SF FA Sun 2/14/21 11:20 PM
Dwayne Bacon
SG/SF FA
Bacon totaled 19 points (6-12 FG, 0-6 3Pt, 7-7 FT), two rebounds, one assist and one steal over 33 minutes in Sunday's loss to the Suns.
EDGE Analysis
Bacon was perfect from inside the arc and the free throw line but failed to hit a shot from distance. Bacon has started the last five games for the injured Evan Fournier (back) and has averaged 15.4 points, 3.2 rebounds and 1.0 steal while playing 34.2 minutes per game.
Dwayne Bacon SG/SF FA Fri 2/12/21 7:25 AM
Dwayne Bacon
SG/SF FA
Bacon tallied 20 points (7-18 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, three steals and an assist across 37 minutes in Thursday's 111-104 loss to the Warriors.
EDGE Analysis
Bacon started in Evan Fournier's place for the third straight game and is making a strong case for more playing time in the process. Orlando's season is quickly devolving into a rebuilding effort, and the Florida State product is young enough to be involved in Orlando's core if they make moves at the trade deadline.
Dwayne Bacon SG/SF FA Sat 2/6/21 11:42 PM
Dwayne Bacon
SG/SF FA
Bacon scored 16 points (6-14 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT) to go along with three rebounds and a steal across 31 minutes in Saturday's loss to the Bulls.
EDGE Analysis
Bacon entered the starting lineup with Evan Fournier (back) sidelined. As a result, he topped 30 minutes for the first time since Jan. 2 and matched a season-high with 14 shots from the field. If Fournier remains sidelined, Bacon could be a decent source of points and steals, as he's averaged 9.8 points and 0.7 steals per game despite playing only 23.5 minutes across 24 contests.
Dwayne Bacon SG/SF FA Sat 2/6/21 7:05 PM
Dwayne Bacon
SG/SF FA
Bacon will start Saturday's game against the Bulls.
EDGE Analysis
The 25-year-old was slated to come off the bench, per usual, but Evan Fournier was pulled from the starting five due to back spasms. Bacon averaged 9.2 points and 3.0 rebounds in 25.6 minutes as a starter earlier this season, and he figure to have an expanded role Saturday, especially if Fournier is downgraded from questionable to out.
Dwayne Bacon SG/SF FA Tue 2/2/21 10:47 PM
Dwayne Bacon
SG/SF FA
Bacon played in 21 minutes off the bench and added 15 points (5-10 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), five rebounds and one assist during Tuesday's 123-108 loss to the Raptors.
EDGE Analysis
Bacon made a season-high four three-pointers and has gone 6-for-9 from deep in his last two games. Although he lost his starting job, Bacon is still averaging 9.6 points in 23.3 minutes of action this season.
Dwayne Bacon SG/SF FA Sat 1/30/21 5:47 AM
Dwayne Bacon
SG/SF FA
Bacon recorded six points (1-7 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT), six rebounds, four assists and two steals across 23 minutes Friday in a 116-90 loss against the Clippers.
EDGE Analysis
Bacon is not known for all-around production, but he provided one of his best in such case Friday. He has averaged 9.2 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.2 steals across six games off the bench since losing his starting role. Bacon will hope to reclaim one, but it will be unlikely unless Evan Fournier or James Ennis are unavailable.
Dwayne Bacon SG/SF FA Fri 1/22/21 10:22 PM
Dwayne Bacon
SG/SF FA
Bacon went for 16 points (7-12 FG, 2-3 3Pt), one rebound, one assist and one steal in just 17 minutes off the bench during the Magic's 120-118 overtime loss to the Pacers on Friday.
EDGE Analysis
Bacon attempted more shots than three Magic starters and sixth man Terrence Ross. His 16 points Friday are equal to his scoring output from the last three games combined. Despite the scoring output, Bacon finished third off the bench in terms of minutes played.
Dwayne Bacon SG/SF FA Wed 1/20/21 6:44 PM
Dwayne Bacon
SG/SF FA
Bacon will come off the bench Wednesday at Minnesota.
EDGE Analysis
The 25-year-old has started all 14 games this season, but he'll shift to the bench with James Ennis available and Evan Fournier (back) returning from a nine-game absence. Bacon averaged 9.2 points and 3.0 rebounds over 25.6 minutes as a starter and could have a reduced role off the bench.