Magic's Jalen Suggs: Rips away three steals in win
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Suggs finished Wednesday's 128-122 victory over the Cavaliers with 12 points (4-9 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT), two rebounds, four assists and three steals in 32 minutes.
This was Suggs' fifth straight game with at least two steals, and he's been flirting with third-round value during that stretch with averages of 14.6 points, 5.2 assists, 2.2 triples and 2.2 steals per game. Suggs should have a good chance to keep the streak going Thursday against the Wizards, who commit the third-most turnovers per game this season.
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Magic's Jalen Suggs: Drops efficient 20 points
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Suggs posted 20 points (7-9 FG, 3-3 3Pt, 3-3 FT), three rebounds, two assists and two steals in 24 minutes during Sunday's 130-91 victory over the Bucks.
Sunday marked Suggs' ninth game of the season with at least 20 points. The point guard's workload is stabilizing following a recent three-game absence with a back issue. Suggs has averaged 15.0 points, 5.2 assists, 3.0 rebounds, 1.6 steals and 1.0 blocks in 27.5 minutes per game across his last five outings.
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Magic's Jalen Suggs: Returns to normal workload
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Suggs closed with 14 points (4-17 FG, 4-13 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, four assists and one block over 26 minutes during Sunday's 106-92 loss to the Pistons.
After logging just 13 minutes off the bench in Thursday's loss to Houston, Suggs returned to his typical spot in the starting lineup and doubled up on his playing time. The 2021 first-rounder has been in and out of the Orlando lineup all year long, but it seems like he's ready to handle his usual workload going forward. Over his last eight appearances, Suggs has averaged 12.0 points, 6.3 assists, 4.0 rebounds, 2.4 steals and 1.6 blocks in 26.2 minutes per game.
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Magic's Jalen Suggs: Starting Sunday
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Suggs will start against the Pistons on Sunday.
Suggs returned from a three-game absence due to a back issue in Thursday's loss to Houston, posting three points (1-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two steals, one rebound and one block over 13 minutes off the bench. However, he'll return to the first unit Sunday due to Anthony Black (quadriceps) being sidelined. Still, it wouldn't be surprising to see Suggs remain on a minutes restriction.
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Magic's Jalen Suggs: Non-factor in return
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Suggs (back) posted three points (1-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two steals, one rebound and one block over 13 minutes during Orlando's 113-108 loss to Houston on Thursday.
Suggs came off the bench Thursday in his return from a three-game absence due to a back strain. The fifth-year guard struggled to get anything going and led the team with four turnovers while finishing with no assists and a minus-11 point differential. Suggs seemed to be out of rhythm, which led to him playing just three minutes in the second half while sitting on the bench for the entire fourth quarter. He should see his playing time increase in Sunday's game against the Pistons, though it's uncertain if Suggs will take back his spot in the starting five from Tristan da Silva.
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Magic's Jalen Suggs: Questionable for Tuesday
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Suggs (back) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Lakers.
Suggs has a chance to end a two-game absence with back spasms. Tristan da Silva would likely remain in the starting lineup for a third consecutive contest in the event that Suggs is unable to play Tuesday.
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Magic's Jalen Suggs: Questionable to play Sunday
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Suggs (back) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Suns.
Suggs didn't play in the first leg of the back-to-back set Saturday, but the questionable tag leaves the door open for a potential return to action Sunday. Suggs last played in Thursday's win over the Kings, when he recorded nine points, three rebounds, three assists and one block over 20 minutes.
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Magic's Jalen Suggs: Not playing Saturday
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Suggs (back) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Suns.
Suggs will be sidelined for the first leg of the Magic's back-to-back set due to back spasms, but the fifth-year guard could be available for Sunday's road tilt against the Clippers. The Magic will turn to Jevon Carter, Jett Howard, Jase Richardson and Tristan da Silva to pick up the slack in Suggs' absence.
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Magic's Jalen Suggs: Hits for team-high 20 in loss
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Suggs closed with 20 points (7-11 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, six assists and one steal in 25 minutes during Tuesday's 128-92 loss to the Thunder.
The 20 points led Orlando in the rout. It was Suggs' best scoring effort in six games since returning from a knee injury, and he appears close to regaining his usual form, averaging 13.8 points, 6.5 assists, 5.0 boards, 2.3 threes and 1.3 steals over the last four contests.
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Magic's Jalen Suggs: Shooting woes continue
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Suggs chipped in 16 points (6-15 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 3-4 FT), five rebounds, four assists and one block over 29 minutes during Wednesday's 133-124 win over the Heat.
Suggs not only scored in double digits for the first time since returning from injury -- and for the first time since Jan. 2 -- but he also reached the 15-point threshold for the first time since Dec. 13. Even though this game was a step in the right direction, Suggs continues to struggle from an efficiency perspective. He's shooting a mere 32.4 percent from the floor in his three outings since returning from his latest injury, a knee issue that caused him to miss eight games between Jan. 4 and Jan. 22.
Suggs posted four points (2-13 FG, 0-5 3Pt), six assists, five rebounds, two steals and one block over 27 minutes during the Magic's 114-98 loss to the Cavaliers on Monday.
Suggs led the Magic in assists Monday, but the fifth-year point guard struggled mightily from the field during the loss. Part of that disjointed shooting effort could be due to the fact that Suggs has missed 15 of the Magic's last 19 games due to hip and knee injuries, so more consistent playing time moving forward should help with his rhythm.
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Magic's Jalen Suggs: Hands out six assists in return
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Suggs (knee) chipped in nine points (3-6 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six assists and one rebound across 24 minutes in Saturday's 119-105 loss to the Cavaliers.
Suggs looked sharp in his return from an eight-game absence due to a right knee MCL contusion, bringing added playmaking and gritty defense to the Magic's first unit. While he's missed extensive time this season, Suggs has still been highly productive on a per-game basis, averaging 14.8 points, 4.7 assists, 3.5 rebounds, 1.9 three-pointers, 1.8 steals and 0.5 blocks in 25.3 minutes while shooting 47.1 percent from the field and 86.1 percent from the charity stripe.
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Magic's Jalen Suggs: Officially cleared to play
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Suggs (knee) is available for Saturday's game against Cleveland.
Suggs will make his return from an eight-game absence due to a right knee MCL contusion. The 24-year-old guard has started in all 23 appearances this season, averaging 15.0 points, 4.7 assists, 3.7 rebounds and 1.9 steals across 25.4 minutes. However, he could have his minutes monitored after missing multiple weeks of action.
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Magic's Jalen Suggs: Expected to play Saturday
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Suggs is probable for Saturday's game against Cleveland with a right knee MCL contusion.
Suggs is on the cusp of ending an eight-game absence with the issue. It's possible the guard will have a minutes restriction and perhaps even come off the bench in his expected return, though Suggs' presence figures to eat into the playing time of Anthony Black at point guard. Over his last 10 appearances, Suggs has averaged 15.9 points, 4.7 assists, 3.4 rebounds and 2.3 steals in 27.3 minutes per game.
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Magic's Jalen Suggs: Won't play Thursday
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Suggs (knee) will not play Thursday against the Hornets, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.
Suggs will miss his eighth game in a row Thursday. Head coach Jamahl Mosley said Suggs responded well to Wednesday's practice, so it sounds like a return is on the horizon. His next chance to play comes Saturday against the Cavaliers.
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Magic's Jalen Suggs: Could play Thursday
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Suggs (knee) is listed questionable for Thursday's game against the Hornets.
After missing the Magic's last seven games due to a right knee MCL contusion, Suggs could have a chance at playing Thursday as Orlando resumes play stateside following a two-game trip to Europe last week. Though Suggs will likely operate with a minutes restriction if he's upgraded to available, Anthony Black's playing time at point guard will likely take a hit.
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Magic's Jalen Suggs: Not playing Sunday
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Suggs (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Grizzlies in London, England, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.
Suggs will miss a seventh consecutive game due to a right knee MCL contusion. The Magic's next game after Sunday will take place Thursday against the Hornets, so the fifth-year guard will have additional time to recover. Anthony Black, Tyus Jones and Jase Richardson will continue to serve in elevated roles in Suggs' absence.
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Magic's Jalen Suggs: Will remain out Thursday
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Suggs (knee) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Grizzlies in Berlin.
Suggs will miss a sixth straight game due to a right knee MCL contusion, and he's made only two appearances since Dec. 13. The point guard doesn't have a return date, but the Magic continue to treat him as day-to-day. His next chance to suit up will come Sunday in a rematch in Memphis.
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Magic's Jalen Suggs: Still sidelined
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Suggs (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Pelicans.
Suggs will miss a fifth consecutive contest due to a bruised right knee. The 24-year-old guard has immediately been ruled out for three consecutive games, so a return doesn't appear imminent. His next chance to play will come Thursday against New Orleans.
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Magic's Jalen Suggs: Doubtful for Tuesday
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Suggs (knee) is doubtful for Tuesday's game against the Wizards.
Suggs appears likely to miss his second straight contest. He hasn't returned to practice yet, so a return Wednesday against the Nets seems improbable as well.
