Magic's Cole Anthony: Explodes for 35 points Saturday
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Anthony closed with 35 points (13-25 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 7-7 FT), eight rebounds, nine assists, one block and one steal over 28 minutes during Saturday's 121-114 win over the Heat.
Anthony entered this game averaging career-low marks in several categories, including points (5.1) and assists (2.0) per game. However, he came out of nowhere to post a loaded stat line while finishing just one assist and two rebounds away from a triple-double. There's a strong chance this 35-point effort will end up being just a one-time thing for Anthony, but the five-year veteran could be in line to see more minutes in the coming games given how depleted the Magic are right now, particularly when it comes to the backcourt depth with Jalen Suggs (ankle) sidelined.
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Magic's Cole Anthony: Full stat line off bench
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Anthony finished with 14 points (6-14 FG, 2-6 3Pt), two rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal in 29 minutes during Sunday's 115-110 victory over the Suns.
Although it was rookie first-rounder Tristan da Silva who entered Orlando's starting lineup for the injured Franz Wagner (oblique), it was Anthony who absorbed the lion's share of Wagner's vacated playing time and supplied a full stat line Sunday. Anthony's 29 minutes were a season-high figure, and it would appear initially the 24-year-old guard will be one of the main beneficiaries of Wagner's indefinite absence after Anthony previously held an inconsistent role in the second unit thus far this season. Given the uncertainty surrounding head coach Jamahl Mosley's rotation on a nightly basis going forward, fantasy managers in most leagues should still take a wait-and-see approach before adding Anthony off waiver wires, but he's worth a speculative pickup in deep leagues for the time being.
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Magic's Cole Anthony: Thrives off bench Monday
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Anthony registered 16 points (6-12 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-3 FT), eight rebounds and four assists across 27 minutes during Monday's 95-84 victory over the Hornets.
Anthony tied his best scoring output of the season in Monday's low-scoring win, but fantasy managers shouldn't get overly enthusiastic about this performance. Anthony has scored in double digits twice this season and is averaging a modest 9.3 minutes per game over his last 10 appearances. Even as depleted as the Magic are right now, the fact that Anthony doesn't see more minutes off the bench is a testament to how deep he sits on the team's depth chart.
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Magic's Cole Anthony: Minimal action in loss
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Anthony closed with two points (1-4 FG, 0-1 FT), one rebound and two assists in eight minutes during Friday's 120-109 loss to Cleveland.
After being a heavily featured part of Orlando's bench backcourt in the first two games of the season, Anthony has averaged just 6.8 minutes per contest over his last four appearances. Unless Anthony begins to receive more playing time, he is unlikely to garner significant fantasy interest.
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Magic's Cole Anthony: Catches DNP-CD on Wednesday
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Anthony was a DNP-Coach's Decision for Wednesday's loss to the Bulls.
Per Sports Illustrated's Mason Williams, Anthony stated, "[I] wasn't playing that well, me and [Magic coach Jamahl Mosley] had a conversation. He keeps it a buck with me, I'm gonna keep it a buck with him. And I mean, this is what happens. It's a business, man." The guard has scored just eight points on 18.8 percent shooting to begin the season. As he's struggled, sophomores Anthony Black and Jett Howard have found more consistent run this season.
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Magic's Cole Anthony: Limited run in loss
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Anthony recorded four points (2-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt), two assists and one steal over eight minutes during Saturday's 124-111 loss to the Grizzlies.
Anthony was efficient shooting the rock but saw only eight minutes of action Saturday. The 24-year-old's minutes have gradually decreased over the last three years, and the guard has taken a backseat to Jalen Suggs and Anthony Black three games into the 2024-25 season. Anthony is only expected to serve as a streaming option given Orlando's depth this season.
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Magic's Cole Anthony: Productive off bench Monday
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Anthony delivered 11 points (3-8 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 5-5 FT), two rebounds, two assists and a steal across 14 minutes off the bench in Monday's 106-104 preseason loss to the Pelicans.
Anthony didn't need a lot of minutes to make an impact off the bench in the preseason opener, and while his three-point shooting wasn't good, he still ended as one of three Orlando players with double-digit points. Anthony is expected to open the regular season as Jalen Suggs' primary backup at point guard, but that role shouldn't translate to a lot of fantasy upside outside of very deep formats and dynasty leagues.
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Magic's Cole Anthony: Closes game Friday
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Anthony accumulated nine points (4-10 FG, 1-3 3Pt), three rebounds, one assist and one steal across 19 minutes during Friday's 103-96 win over the Cavaliers in Game 6 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Anthony closed the game Friday, providing the Magic with some much-needed floor spacing. With Gary Harris (hamstring) unavailable, Anthony slid into a larger role. That could stick for Game 7 should Harris remain sidelined.
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Magic's Cole Anthony: Another poor outing
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Anthony produced three points (1-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), one rebound, three assists and one steal over 15 minutes during Saturday's 112-89 win over the Cavaliers in Game 4 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Aside from a 10-point outing in Game 3, Anthony has scored only seven points (1-15 FG) during the postseason thus far. He averaged 11.5 points on 43.5 percent shooting during the regular season.
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Magic's Cole Anthony: Leader off bench in balanced outing
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Anthony amassed 13 points (5-9 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, four assists and two steals over 17 minutes during Sunday's 113-88 victory over the Bucks.
Anthony led all bench players in Sunday's regular-season finale in scoring while hauling in a handful of rebounds and handing out a quartet of assists in a balanced outing on the second unit. Anthony, who also swiped a pair of steals, recorded at least 10 points, four rebounds and four assists in two of his final three games of the regular season.
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Magic's Cole Anthony: Solid output off bench Saturday
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Anthony contributed 15 points (5-11 FG, 5-8 3Pt), three rebounds, three assists and one steal in 17 minutes during Saturday's 118-88 win over Memphis.
Anthony has been one of the most productive bench scorers in the Eastern Conference, and he made his presence felt in this one with a strong showing, particularly from three-point range. Anthony has now drained multiple threes in six games in a row, scoring in dougle digits five times during that stretch. His scoring exploits will be valuable in fantasy, but the fact that he's experiencing a drop in most of his stats for the third consecutive season diminishes his long-term value in dynasty formats.
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Magic's Cole Anthony: Leading scorer vs. Warriors
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Anthony ended with 26 points (10-17 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 1-2 FT), seven rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal across 32 minutes during Wednesday's 101-93 loss to the Warriors.
Anthony provided the scoring firepower off the bench Wednesday with Paolo Banchero, Jalen Suggs and the rest of the Magic starters struggling with their shot. Anthony has now scored in double digits in each of his last four games, and he is averaging 12.0 points on 46.2 percent shooting, 4.4 rebounds and 2.5 assists over 23.2 minutes per game in March.
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Magic's Cole Anthony: Leads Magic in scoring Tuesday
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Anthony produced 21 points (9-12 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 0-1 FT), six rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal over 21 minutes during Tuesday's 112-92 win over the Hornets.
Tuesday marked the eighth time Anthony has scored 20-plus points, the last time being Jan. 5 against the Nuggets. It was also the fifth time he's hit three threes in a game, which ties a season high. Anthony is averaging 10.2 points per game in March but is shooting just 25.0 percent from three on 3.6 3PA/G over that stretch.
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Magic's Cole Anthony: Leads bench with 12 points Friday
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Anthony contributed 12 points (4-7 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and three rebounds across 22 minutes during Friday's 113-103 victory over the Raptors.
Anthony entered Friday's game shooting 36.0 percent from the field and 14.3 percent from three on 3.5 3PA/G in March, but he was able to provide solid production in the win. Anthony has come off the bench in every game this season after being a starter in 2021-22, and the 2020 first-round pick is averaging a career-low 11.6 points per game this season.
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Magic's Cole Anthony: Records 14 points off bench
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Anthony amassed 14 points (5-11 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, three assists and two steals over 23 minutes during Tuesday's 101-89 victory over the Hornets.
Anthony bounced back from two subpar outings off the bench, including a two-point effort (1-4 FG, 0-2 3Pt) against the Pistons on Sunday, to deliver his 40th game with double-digit points, all of which have come as a reserve. Anthony will have a fair share of low-scoring efforts due to his bench role, but he'll often be a reliable scoring option for the Magic. He's averaging only 9.2 points per game since the beginning of February.
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Magic's Cole Anthony: Active off bench in Sunday loss
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Anthony contributed 15 points (6-16 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 1-3 FT), three rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal in 30 minutes during Sunday's 109-92 loss to the Hawks.
Anthony continues to play off the bench even in games where Markelle Fultz isn't starting, as was the case Sunday, but that's a testament to how well Anthony plays with the second unit. He's scored in double digits in six of his last seven appearances off the bench, a span in which he's averaging 11.9 points, 3.9 rebounds and 3.3 assists per contest.
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Magic's Cole Anthony: Posts double-double off bench
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Anthony accumulated 14 points (5-11 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 11 rebounds and three assists in 30 minutes during Saturday's 114-108 overtime win over the Bulls.
Anthony made his presence felt off the bench Saturday, tying his season-high mark in rebounds and scoring in double digits for the 34th time. A steady offensive weapon off the bench for the Magic, Anthony remains valuable in fantasy despite his bench role, but it's worth noting he has now gone 13 straight contests without reaching the 15-point mark.
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Magic's Cole Anthony: Scores 11 points off bench
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Anthony notched 11 points (3-7 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT), three rebounds and two assists over 16 minutes during Wednesday's 108-98 victory over the Spurs.
Anthony has been extremely inconsistent in terms of his scoring figures, and his bench role doesn't do him any favors when it comes to his fantasy upside, which is already limited given his contributions. Anthony is averaging just 8.4 points, 3.1 rebounds and 3.1 assists across 19.9 minutes per game over his last 10 outings.
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Magic's Cole Anthony: Not listed on injury report
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Anthony (ankle) isn't listed on the Magic's injury report ahead of Monday's game versus Cleveland.
Anthony tweaked his ankle during Sunday's win over Miami, but as expected, he'll be fine moving forward. The backup guard has been inconsistent in January, scoring in double figures just five times over his last 10 appearances. During that stretch, he's averaged 9.5 points, 3.5 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.5 steals-plus-blocks in 23.2 minutes per game.
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Magic's Cole Anthony: Tweaks ankle, expected to be fine
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Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley said after Sunday's 105-87 win over the Heat that Anthony tweaked his ankle during the contest but is expected to be fine, Wendell Epps of Bally Sports Florida reports.
Anthony saw a slight decrease in playing time during the victory, tallying five points (2-6 FG, 1-2 3Pt), six rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block in 16 minutes. While Mosley downplayed the severity of the 23-year-old's injury, it's unclear whether Anthony will carry an injury designation ahead of Monday's game against Cleveland.
