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There’s still no official timetable for his return and the Clippers have no plans to rush Hill back into the rotation. Still, even when he returns, the 40-year old remains of little use in most fantasy formats.

Hill, who dunked twice, reportedly looked terrific. “To not have been out there in a game in 20-odd months, it was a really good night for me,” Hill said. “I moved well and I felt pretty good. Still, there were some bad plays and some bad passes that I need to work on, but overall it was a pretty good week.”

Hill has been testing his ankle in vigorous workouts and scrimmages in the offseason, and hasn’t had any pain, or required ice or crutches. It appears okay to be cautiously optimistic about Hill.

Hill is expected to start tonight and Friday, but Saturday would be his first set of back-to-back games, and the Magic don’t want to take any chances.

Very unusual to see a player take the honor when his team played just two games, but Hill’s astonishing comeback likely played a part in his being named. He averaged 30 points (on 67.6 percent shooting), six rebounds and 5.5 assists as the Magic won both games.

Hill, after four ankle surgeries, dunked against the Sixers with 6 minutes, 35 seconds left in the second quarter. He also was fouled on the play and made the free throw.

Hill said he hopes to be ready Sunday for the Lakers, but if not, “I’ll sit out as many games as necessary.”

Hill said he has pain each time he shoots the ball, and would have to evaluate his injury after the game. If he misses time, Hedo Turkoglu and Doug Christie would both be in the starting lineup.

Doug Christie would start at small forward again if Hill can’t play. Reserve Hill this week if you have a viable alternative.

Hill is believed to be fine now, but he had problems with the healing of the skin on an incision after the ankle surgery performed in mid-March.