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Orlando Magic coach Clifford returns after dehydration scare

New York (AFP) - Orlando Magic coach Steve Clifford returned to duty on Saturday after making a surprise exit due to dehydration from the team's NBA victory the night before at Minnesota.

Clifford departed during the third quarter of Orlando's 132-118 victory at Minnesota due to dizziness, handing over coaching duties to assistant Tyrone Corbin for the remainder of the contest while he was taken to a local hospital.

"After preliminary tests at the arena, Clifford was taken to Hennepin County Medical Center and underwent further evaluation," the Magic said Saturday in a statement.

"Clifford was diagnosed with dehydration and was discharged from the hospital.