Magic coach Clifford clears protocols, to return Wednesday

<p>ORLANDO, Fla. &mdash; Orlando Magic coach Steve Clifford has cleared NBA health and safety protocols for COVID-19 and will return to the bench Wednesday night against Boston.</p>
<p>The Magic said Monday that Clifford would not coach that night’s game at Detroit.</p>
<p>Clifford has missed the past five games because of COVID-19 protocols. He tested positive for the virus last month while in between two vaccination shots.</p>
<p>Assistant Tyrone Corbin has served as acting coach.</p>
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