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Magic's Anthony Black: Diagnosed with abdominal strain
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The Magic announced Monday that Black underwent an MRI on Monday that revealed a left lateral abdominal muscle strain. A timeline for his return will depend on how he responds to treatment.
Black exited the Magic's 119-92 win over the Timberwolves on Saturday with what the team had termed as a low back strain, but upon further evaluation, the third-year guard is dealing with an abdominal injury. A clearer target date for Black's return won't be known until he resumes on-court work. Based on the Magic's latest update, he appears on track to miss at least the team's remaining three contests of the week, and likely additional contests beyond that.
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Magic's Anthony Black: Won't play Sunday
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Black (back) has been ruled out for Sunday's game in Milwaukee.
With Black out, Tristan da Silva will likely return to the starting lineup, and there will be more minutes available for Jett Howard. For now, Black should be considered questionable for Wednesday's game versus the Cavs, which will be the first of a back-to-back set.
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Magic's Anthony Black: Questionable to play Sunday
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Black (back) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bucks, Dan Savage of the Magic's official site reports.
Black was forced to leave early in the first quarter of Saturday's 119-92 win over the Timberwolves due to a lower-back strain, and the injury puts him in jeopardy of missing the second leg of the Magic's back-to-back set Sunday. Tristan da Silva would be the top candidate to enter Orlando's starting lineup if Black is unable to play.
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Magic's Anthony Black: Questionable to return Saturday
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Black is questionable to return to Saturday's game against the Timberwolves due to a lower-back strain.
Black exited to the locker room early in the first quarter and is being evaluated by medical staff to determine whether he can return. Tristan da Silva, Jevon Carter and Jett Howard will likely take on larger roles for as long as Black is sidelined.
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Magic's Anthony Black: Goes to locker room
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Black exited to the locker room during the first quarter of Saturday's game against the Timberwolves due to a back injury, Philip Rossman-Reich of OrlandoMagicDaily.com reports.
Black appeared to tweak his back while going for a steal and was replaced by Tristan da Silva at the 9:59 mark in the first quarter. While Black is in the locker room being evaluated by medical staff, da Silva, Jett Howard and Jevon Carter are all candidates to see more minutes off the bench.
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Magic's Anthony Black: Won't return Saturday
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Black (back) has been ruled out for the rest of Saturday's game against the Timberwolves. He'll finish with zero points (0-2 FT), two rebounds and one steal over two minutes.
Black will miss the rest of Saturday's game after straining his lower back early in the fourth quarter, and the injury puts him in jeopardy of missing the second leg of the Magic's back-to-back set against the Bucks on Sunday. Tristan da Silva started in place of Black for the second half of Saturday's contest.
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Magic's Anthony Black: Good to go Thursday
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Black (quadriceps) will play Thursday against the Mavericks.
Black was spotted taking part in shootaround earlier in the day, and he evidently feels healthy enough to give it a go. He'll make his return to the court after missing two games with a bruised right quad.
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Magic's Anthony Black: Goes through shootaround
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Black (quadriceps) participated in Thursday's morning shootaround, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.
Black remains questionable to play against the Mavericks on Thursday and is shaping up to be a game-time call. If Black is unable to return to the lineup, the Magic will likely keep leaning on Jevon Carter and Tristan da Silva.
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Magic's Anthony Black: Questionable for Thursday
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Black (quadriceps) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Mavericks.
Black remains day-to-day after missing the past two games. He was originally slated to play Tuesday, only for the Magic to change their tune before tipoff. Jevon Carter and Tristan da Silva are likely to see more minutes if Black is unable to give it a go.
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Magic's Anthony Black: Downgraded to out
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Black (quadriceps) is out for Tuesday's game against Washington, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.
It was reported earlier in the day that Black appeared unlikely to go, and he's since been downgraded to out. It appears Tristan da Silva will be in line for another start in Black's place.
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Magic's Anthony Black: Not expected to play
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Black (quadriceps) has been downgraded to questionable for Tuesday's game against the Wizards, with head coach Jamahl Mosley noting that Black is unlikely to play, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.
Black had been listed as probable heading into the day due to a right quad contusion, but the Magic are now likely to hold the 22-year-old guard out for the night after he was unable to go through morning shootaround. Unless Black's condition takes a dramatic turn for the better leading up to the 7 p.m. ET tipoff, the Magic are likely to rely more heavily on Jevon Carter and Tristan da Silva in his expected absence.
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Magic's Anthony Black: Probable for Tuesday
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Black is probable for Tuesday's game against the Wizards with a right quad contusion.
Despite being unable to practice Monday, Black is likely to suit up Tuesday after missing Sunday's loss to Detroit. Black has averaged 11.4 points, 2.8 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.8 steals in 33.2 minutes per tilt in his last five games. Tristan da Silva looks like the most likely choice to move to the bench.
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Magic's Anthony Black: Unable to practice Monday
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Black (quadriceps) was unable to practice Monday, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.
Magic coach Jamahl Mosley said Black was on the floor after practice, taking some free throws, but he didn't go through any contact. Black, who was unable to play Sunday against the Pistons, sounds highly questionable for Tuesday's game against Washington.
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Magic's Anthony Black: Won't play Sunday
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Black (quadriceps) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Pistons.
Black was a late addition to the injury report due to a right quadriceps contusion and won't suit up Sunday. With the third-year guard sidelined, Tristan da Silva, Jevon Carter and Jett Howard are candidates to see increased playing time. Black's next opportunity to play will come Tuesday against the Wizards.
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Magic's Anthony Black: Iffy Sunday
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Black is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Pistons due to a right quadriceps contusion.
Black was a late addition to the injury report and is in jeopardy of missing his first game of the season. If the third-year guard is ultimately ruled out, Jett Howard and Jevon Carter would be candidates to see increased playing time.
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Magic's Anthony Black: Solid on defensive end
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Black posted eight points (4-13 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 0-4 FT), four rebounds, four assists, two blocks and three steals in 30 minutes during Tuesday's 110-109 victory over the Lakers.
While Black couldn't find his rhythm from the field, he made up for it with a strong showing on the defensive end. He's in the midst of a slump, however, as he's averaging 9.7 points on 35.3 percent shooting over his last three games with Jalen Suggs (back) sidelined for all of those.
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Magic's Anthony Black: Pops for 20 in Thursday's win
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Black recorded 20 points (8-13 FG, 4-6 3Pt), three rebounds, three assists and three steals over 31 minutes during Thursday's 131-94 victory over the Kings.
It's the third time in the last four games that Black has scored at least 20 points. The No. 6 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft remains on course for a breakout campaign and should stick in the starting lineup as long as Franz Wagner (ankle) remains sidelined. Black has scored in double digits in 11 straight games, averaging 18.2 points, 3.9 boards, 3.9 assists, 2.2 threes, 2.1 steals and 0.9 blocks over that span.
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Magic's Anthony Black: Scores 26 in stellar performance
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Black chipped in 26 points (8-13 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 8-9 FT), five rebounds, two assists, one block and two steals in 34 minutes during Monday's 118-99 win over the Bucks.
Black needed only 13 shots to end the night with 26 points. The Arkansas guard has really blossomed in Year 3. His scoring average is up from 9.4 points last season to 16.1 this year, even with the addition of Desmond Bane. Black remains a two-way presence as well, ending Monday's game with a block and a pair of steals.
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Magic's Anthony Black: Remaining with starters
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Black will start his 28th consecutive game Monday night against the Bucks.
It was initially reported that Black would shift to the bench Monday with Franz Wagner cleared to play, but the Magic will elect to keep Black with the first unit while Wagner returns to game shape. Black has reached the 20-point threshold in three of his previous six appearances and is averaging 18.5 points in 33.5 minutes per game during this stretch.
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Magic's Anthony Black: Retreats to bench
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Black will come off the bench Monday night against the Bucks.
Black will move back to the bench with Franz Wagner set to return from a nine-game absence. Black is averaging 17.2 points, 6.7 rebounds, 4.2 assists and 1.0 steals in his previous six appearances as a reserve, which dates back to a stretch from Nov. 25 - Dec. 7.
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