planned because Richie's guy was getting the better of him. Yet Richie came back in & I believe tallied the second-highest minute-total on the team.

Honestly, I think the staff ALWAYS had the plan of phasing in Mag when conf play opened up, but for the sake of the offense & of team chemistry, they wanted to stick with the vets, & of course Demin & Catchings too (both of whom likely have their starting spots guaranteed virtue of recruiting promises).