Elfrid Payton: Notches second straight triple-double

Wednesday’s win will be a night to remember for Payton who posted tied a
career-high in assists and set a new career-high in rebounds en route to his
second consecutive triple-double. The third-year point guard has come on strong
lately as he flirted with triple-doubles in two other games in the last week and
a half. Payton took over as Orlando’s starter on Feb. 23 for C.J. Watson, who
strained his Achilles. Watson returned to the lineup in a reserve role on March
3, but it will be difficult for him to wrestle back the starting role if Payton
continues to produce as he has been.