NBA Player News
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Paolo Banchero PF | ORL
Magic's Paolo Banchero: Drops 31 points in victory
Banchero tallied 31 points (10-16 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 10-10 FT), five rebounds, three assists and three steals in 38 minutes during Monday's 123-107 victory over the Pistons.
Banchero teamed up with Desmond Bane to provide 56 total points on the night, and both players shot the basketball with impressive efficiency. Banchero's 31-point outing was a reassuring sight for fantasy owners, considering he'd been held to 19 points or fewer in four of his previous five showings heading into Monday's showdown with Detroit.
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Jamal Cain SF | ORL
Magic's Jamal Cain: Doesn't return Monday
Cain exited Monday's 123-107 win over the Pistons in the second quarter due to a left calf contusion and did not return, finishing with three points (1-1 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 0-2 FT), two rebounds and one assist across 11 minutes.
Cain checked out with 8:29 remaining in the second quarter and never checked back in after being deemed doubtful to return. He can be considered questionable for Wednesday's game against the Timberwolves until Orlando offers an update on his status.
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Wendell Carter Jr. C | ORL
Magic's Wendell Carter: Fails to return vs. Detroit
Carter (neck) didn't return to Monday's game against the Pistons. He finished the night with 12 points (2-4 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 7-8 FT), three rebounds, three assists and one steal in 18 minutes.
The timing of this injury is unfortunate for Carter and the Magic, who have three regular-season matchups remaining before gearing up for the playoffs. The team will presumably re-evaluate the 26-year-old Tuesday to determine his status for Wednesday's game against Minnesota.
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Victor Wembanyama C | SA
Spurs' Victor Wembanyama: Exits early Monday
Wembanyama won't return to Monday's game against the 76ers due to a left rib contusion, Jared Weiss of The Athletic reports. He'll finish with 17 points (7-11 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-4 FT), five rebounds, three blocks and one assist across 16 minutes.
Wembanyama exited to the locker room in the second quarter with what initially appeared to be an arm injury, but he returned to the hardwood shortly thereafter. However, the star big man didn't start the second half and was eventually ruled out for the remainder of the game. Luke Kornet should help pick up the slack the rest of the way.
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Wendell Carter Jr. C | ORL
Magic's Wendell Carter: Unlikely to return Monday
Carter exited Monday's game against the Pistons due to a neck sprain and is doubtful to return.
The Magic will likely lean on Goga Bitadze down the stretch with Carter presumably shut down for the rest of the night. He can be considered day-to-day leading up to Wednesday's game against Minnesota, assuming he fails to return Monday.
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Mitchell Robinson C | NY
Knicks' Mitchell Robinson: Returns vs. Atlanta
Robinson (lower body) returned to Monday's game against the Hawks with 10:34 remaining in the fourth quarter, per the broadcast.
Robinson took a hard fall in the third quarter and limped to the locker room. However, the big man joined his teammates on the bench shortly thereafter and was cleared to return after being evaluated.
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Victor Wembanyama C | SA
Spurs' Victor Wembanyama: Returns Monday
Wembanyama (arm) returned to Monday's game against the 76ers with 5:33 remaining in the second quarter, per the broadcast.
Wembanyama exited to the locker room in the second quarter due to an apparent arm injury. However, he returned to the bench shortly thereafter and was cleared to check back in.
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Jamal Cain SF | ORL
Magic's Jamal Cain: Doubtful to return Monday
Cain is doubtful to return to Monday's game against the Pistons due to a left calf contusion, Cody Taylor of USA Today reports.
Cain logged just over 11 minutes before exiting due to the calf injury. If he's unable to return, he'll finish with three points (1-1 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 0-2 FT), two rebounds and one assist.
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Mitchell Robinson C | NY
Knicks' Mitchell Robinson: Limps to locker room
Robinson exited to the locker room in the third quarter of Monday's game against the Hawks due to an apparent lower-body injury, Steve Popper of Newsday reports.
Robinson took a hard fall and hobbled to the bench before being evaluated by a trainer. He eventually limped to the locker room and can be considered questionable to return until further notice.
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Victor Wembanyama C | SA
Spurs' Victor Wembanyama: Heads to locker room
Wembanyama went to the locker room during the second quarter of Monday's game against the 76ers with an apparent arm injury, Jared Weiss of The Athletic reports.
Wembanyama went down in pain after looking to take an elbow from an opposing player, but he was quickly able to get up and walk to the locker room for further evaluation. The severity of his injury is unknown at this time.