Orlando Sentinel · Mar 14, 2021
Magic look to gain offensive traction as injuries continue to hamper lineups
When it comes to injuries this season, it’s been one step forward and two steps back for the Orlando Magic.
Orlando got Aaron Gordon back in the lineup for Thursday’s contest in Miami after he missed 15 games with a sprained left ankle. That was the good news.
In addition to not having Gordon and Ross, the Magic also played without Evan Fournier (groin strain) and James Ennis (sore left calf) and Cole Anthony (rib fracture). The three also missed Thursday’s game against the Heat as they continue to recover from their pre-All-Star injuries.
All NBA teams experience injuries, but the Magic have 202 total player games missed to injury and illness this season — the most in the league.