Journeyman Matt Barnes an Unlikely Leader for Magic

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ORLANDO -- On a team filled with high-priced stars, it's the low-budget journeyman who is becoming their leader.



Matt Barnes smiles at the irony.



With their heart and toughness being questioned through a recent slump, the Orlando Magic have turned to the unheralded forward Barnes to kick start the second half of the season.



He may be the 10th highest-paid guy on the roster -- making only $1.6 million -- and he wasn't here when they won the Eastern Conference title last season, but he is the key now to getting back to that level.



The Magic (27-15) beat the Indiana Pacers Wednesday night, but they remain second in the Southeast Division behind Atlanta with only the fourth best record in the Eastern Conference.

 

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