Orlando Magic rookie Elfrid Payton notched his first triple double in his young NBA career last night against the Dallas Mavericks. Payton put up 15 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds, sadly it came in a losing effort with the Mavericks winning 107-102.
Congrats @Elfrid on your first career triple-double! Here’s to many more to come! #PureMagic pic.twitter.com/qRvrBrFmQm
— Orlando Magic (@OrlandoMagic) March 19, 2015
Payton’s highlights from last night:
Payton was drafted 10th overall by the Orlando Magic in the 2014 draft. He’s averaged 33.6 minutes, 12.1 points, 7.4 assists (1st among rookies), and 4.7 rebounds since March began and looks to continue his improvement in his final 12 games. Payton should be a lock for the 1st NBA All-Rookie team however rookie of the year honors probably isn’t within reach thanks to his fellow rookies Andrew Wiggins, Nikola Mirotic and Nerlens Noel performances thus far.
Payton and the Magic will take on the Portland Trailblazers this Friday.
