Jalen Suggs, the Magic guard, exited the NBA Cup semifinals against the Knicks due to a hip injury, leaving the game in the third quarter. At the time of his departure, he had already scored 26 points and was making significant plays. Suggs expressed his frustration about potentially missing more time and indicated he couldn't pinpoint the injury's onset. His current status will be further evaluated upon returning to Orlando. The Magic are grappling with multiple injuries, further impacting their season performance.

By the Numbers
  • Suggs scored 26 points in just over 29 minutes of play.
  • Orlando Magic currently hold a 15-11 record this season.
State of Play
  • Magic faced a tough loss against the Knicks, 132-120.
  • Franz Wagner is out with an ankle sprain; Paolo Banchero just returned from injury.
What's Next

Suggs will undergo further evaluation to determine the severity of his hip injury and potential recovery timeline. The Magic’s upcoming games may be impacted based on his availability, which could challenge their playoff ambitions this season.

Bottom Line

Jalen Suggs' injury adds to the Magic's growing list of challenges, potentially jeopardizing their season. With their key players already sidelined, the team must navigate this setback wisely to keep their playoff hopes alive.