Suggs (back) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Bucks, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports. The Magic will be without Suggs for a sixth straight game as the rising star deals with a back strain.
The Orlando Magic reveal what Jalen Suggs' back injury return will "depend on," as he remains out against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo had high praise for Paolo Banchero and the Magic after Friday’s game at Kia Center. “Orlando is a dangerous team,” the two-time NBA MVP said.
The Milwaukee Bucks look to beat the Orlando Magic for the third time tonight at Fiserv Forum behind the Big Three.
The Orlando Magic offense has slowed to a crawl in January, and even if Paolo Banchero plays his first game since October, the Milwaukee Bucks should win going away, per our NBA betting picks.
Suggs (back) will not play Sunday against the 76ers. The Magic announced Jan. 9th that Suggs would be sidelined indefinitely, so this update isn't a big surprise. Suggs' next chance to play will be Jan.
Orlando has managed to weather the injury storm thanks to a strong defense. The Magic should be able to bottle up Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks as they deliver another Under, per our NBA betting picks.
BOTTOM LINE: The Milwaukee Bucks host the Orlando Magic in Eastern Conference action Wednesday. The Bucks are 17-15 against conference opponents. Milwaukee is seventh in the Eastern Conference scoring 113.1 points while shooting 47.9% from the field.
The Magic are 4-6 in their last 10 games. Yet, they have the same record now as they did at this point last season. So, what gives?
Suggs doesn't appear to have a clear timetable for his return to action after suffering the back injury on Jan. 3. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Cole Anthony should continue to start in the backcourt with Suggs out. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc.
If the Bucks were the team playing on the second night of a back-to-back Wednesday against the Magic, they certainly didn’t show it. Less than 24 hours after taking down the Kings at Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee led by as many as 30 points in a 122-93 home victory over Jamahl Mosley’s short-handed Orlando squad.