Head coach Jamahl Mosley provides an injury update for Jalen Suggs as the Orlando Magic prepare to face the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs will undergo arthroscopic surgery to remove a cartilage fragment in his left knee and is out indefinitely, sources tell ESPN. His return will be based on rehab and he is expected to make a full recovery. pic.twitter.com/kVRWUDfDNP
Despite a late surge powered by Paolo Banchero (41 points ... Ebenhack) Cole Anthony, who had started the past 11 games in place of Jalen Suggs, wasn’t available because of a left big toe ...
The Magic are still awaiting Jalen Suggs' return, struggling to make free throws and fighting for position in the East Play-In race.
Shams Charania said Suggs is anticipated to recover fully, but his rehab procedure will decide when he returns. This injury only serves to compound the Magic’s season-long string of misfortunes, which have caused their once-promising campaign to go south.
Just 2-3 since the All-Star break, the Magic have lost big leads after halftime. All-Defensive team guard Jalen Suggs missed his 14th game in a row.