Mario Hezonja: Opens second half with starters Tuesday

Hezonja opened the second half as the small forward on the top unit, as Aaron
Gordon’s (foot) early exit paved the way for an elevated role for the
second-year swingman. Gordon indicated after the contest that he doesn’t expect
to miss much time with the injury, though he could still be at risk of missing
Thursday’s game against the 76ers. A Gordon absence would make Hezonja a top
candidate to start and take on added minutes, but the 21-year-old has done
little to demonstrate that he can be productive in extended run. Hezonja has
produced just three double-digit scoring outings all season and is shooting 35
percent from the field.