Orlando Magic fans will need to wait a bit longer to see Anthony Black back in action. The promising guard is set to miss today's showdown against the Toronto Raptors, still sidelined by a stomach injury that's been bothering him since March 7.
Here's a closer look at the injury report:
MAGIC:
- Anthony Black: Out (Stomach)
- Jonathan Isaac: Out (Knee)
- Franz Wagner: Out (Ankle)
- Alex Morales: Out (G League)
- Colin Castleton: Out (G League)
RAPTORS:
- Chucky Hepburn: Out (G League)
- Brandon Ingram: Questionable (Foot)
- Trayce Jackson-Davis: Questionable (Knee)
- Collin Murray-Boyles: Questionable (Back)
- Immanuel Quickley: Out (Foot)
Game Preview: Tip-off is set for 6 p.m. at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, with the game broadcasted on FanDuel Sports Network. The Magic are slight underdogs, with a +2.5 betting line.
Last Game Recap: Orlando's recent victory over Sacramento was a thrilling affair.
Paolo Banchero was the star of the night, racking up 30 points, nine rebounds, and seven assists. Desmond Bane chipped in with 23 points, while Tristan da Silva added 18.
Despite DeMar DeRozan's impressive 33-point, 11-assist performance for the Kings, Orlando's shooting prowess-54.1% from the field and 13-of-27 from three-proved too much. A crucial 12-0 run in the fourth quarter helped the Magic secure a 121-117 win and snap a six-game losing streak.
Projected Starters:
MAGIC:
- F Tristan da Silva
- F Paolo Banchero
- C Wendell Carter Jr.
- G Desmond Bane
- G Jamal Cain
RAPTORS:
- F Brandon Ingram
- F Scottie Barnes
- C Jakob Poeltl
- G R.J Barrett
- G Ja'Kobe Walter
Coach's Insight: Magic coach Jamahl Mosley reflected on the win against Sacramento, emphasizing the value of learning from victories.
"It's better to learn lessons in a win than in a loss," Mosley noted. "We got the job done, and while it wasn't pretty, finding a way through is what's important right now."
With key players out and a tough opponent ahead, the Magic will need to dig deep to build on their momentum.