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ORLANDO MAGIC 11-7 · 3RD IN EASTERN CONFERENCE
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Brunson returns with 26 points to help Knicks snap Magic's 5-game win streak with 98-74 rout Jalen Brunson scored 26 points in his return from a bruised left knee and the New York Knicks rode a sizzling start from 3-point range to a...
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Goga Bitadze - Back to bench Bitadze will return to a reserve role in Friday's matchup with the Knicks.
Impact Bitadze replaced Wendell Carter (knee) as a starter in the Magic's previous game. With the latter healthy enough to return, Bitadze will return to his usual role as a reserve.
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Wendell Carter Jr. - Back in starting lineup Carter (knee) is officially starting at center in Friday's game versus the Knicks.
Impact Carter is returning from a one-game absence, which saw Goga Bitadze replace him in the starting lineup, The latter is returning to a reserve role, while Carter should take on his usual responsibilities in the front court assuming he has no setbacks with his knee.
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Gary Harris - Officially starting Harris (injury maintenance) is officially starting at shooting guard in Friday's matchup with the Knicks.
Impact Harris got the night off in Orlando's previous game, but he is good to go and set to return to his starting role. As a result, look for him to take on his usual workload assuming he avoids any setbacks.
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Jalen Suggs - Late scratch Friday Suggs is out for Friday's game versus the Knicks due to a right thigh contusion.
Impact Despite not appearing on Orlando's injury report all day, a right thigh contusion will keep Suggs out of Friday's contest. Markelle Fultz and Cole Anthony will likely receive increased playing time in his absence. Suggs' next chance to suit up is Sunday's matchup with Indiana.
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Wendell Carter Jr. - Gets green light Carter (knee) is available for Friday's game against the Knicks.
Impact Carter will return to action Friday after missing Wednesday's win over Washington and will likely push Goga Bitadze to a bench role. Before his absence, Carter had scored in double figures in nine of his last 11 appearances, averaging 13.2 points, 7.0 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 26.4 minutes during that stretch.
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Wendell Carter Jr. - Game-time decision Friday Carter (knee) went through shootaround ahead of Friday's game versus the Knicks and will be a game-time decision, Dan Savage of the Magic's official site reports.
Impact Carter is officially listed as questionable Friday after missing Orlando's previous contest with right knee soreness. However, the 24-year-old big man's participation in shootaround is a good sign of his availability against the Knicks.
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Gary Harris - Good to face Knicks Harris (injury maintenance) isn't on the injury report for Friday's game against the Knicks.
Impact Harris got the night off for the closing end of Orlando's back-to-back set Wednesday but will suit up for Friday's road game against the Knicks. Harris has started each of his last six appearances, averaging 9.7 points and 1.7 steals on 65.2 percent shooting from beyond the arc.
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Jonathan Isaac - Off injury report Isaac (injury management) isn't listed on the injury report for Friday's game against the Knicks.
Impact Isaac sat out the closing end of the Magic's back-to-back set Wednesday for rest purposes and, as expected, will be good to go Friday. In his last 10 appearances, Isaac is averaging 6.2 points, 4.9 rebounds and 1.0 blocks.
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Wendell Carter Jr. - Deemed questionable for Friday Carter (knee) is questionable for Friday's game against the Wizards.
Impact Carter was held out of Wednesday's game against the Wizards with right knee soreness, allowing Goga Bitadze to start and play 25 minutes. If Carter ends up taking the floor Friday, expect him to reclaim his starting spot.
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Magic rally past Wizards for 5th consecutive victory Throughout the NBA, winning road games that fall on the second night of a back-to-back is no easy task. Less than half the league has an abo...
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Wizards tie franchise mark with 16th straight loss after blowing big lead against Magic Franz Wagner scored 28 points, Paolo Banchero added 25 and the Orlando Magic rallied from a 21-point second-quarter deficit to beat Washingt...
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Jalen Suggs - Strokes five threes Wednesday Suggs registered 19 points (6-12 FG, 5-10 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, four assists and one steal in 32 minutes during Wednesday's 119-109 victory over Washington.
Impact It was the first time since early January that Suggs connected on five or more threes in a game. He provided a perfect third option for the Magic on Wednesday alongside All-Star Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner. Suggs has upped his shooting efficiency from the field and three this season, though he won't see as many opportunities to score when sharing the floor with Banchero and Wagner.
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Franz Wagner - Leading scorer vs. Wizards Wagner ended with 28 points (9-15 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 7-8 FT), five rebounds, two assists and two blocks across 39 minutes during Wednesday's 119-109 win over the Wizards.
Impact Wagner was 0-for-12 from three over his last four games, but he was able to find his shooting stroke Wednesday after hitting three shots from beyond the arc. He's averaging career highs across the board including points per game (20.3), but he has struggled from deep and is shooting 30.1 percent from three this season. Still, Wagner is averaging a solid 48.0 percent from the field this year and is a go-to option on offense for the Magic alongside All-Star Paolo Banchero.
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Paolo Banchero - Drops 10 dimes Wednesday Banchero totaled 25 points (10-20 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 4-5 FT), six rebounds, 10 assists, one block and one steal in 39 minutes during Wednesday's 119-109 victory over the Wizards.
Impact It's the fourth time this season that Banchero has registered 10 or more assists in a game. The 2022 first-overall pick has scored 22-plus points in each of his last four outings, and he has gone 22-for-27 from the free throw line over that span. Over his last five games, Banchero has averaged 24.0 points on 50.0 percent shooting, 6.6 rebounds and 5.4 assists over 33.7 minutes per game.
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Magic mount ferocious rally, hand Wizards 16th straight loss Franz Wagner scored 28 points and Paolo Banchero added 25 points and 10 assists as the visiting Orlando Magic rallied from a 21-point, first...
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Magic rally from 21 down to win 119-109 as Wizards tie franchise record with 16th straight loss WASHINGTON (AP) — Franz Wagner scored 28 points, Paolo Banchero added 25 and the Orlando Magic rallied from a 21-point second-quarter defici...
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