The latest on player health and status entering Sunday evening's game between the Orlando Magic and Dallas Mavericks.
The Orlando Magic looks to avoid a three-game losing streak when they clash with the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday night. Tipoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET at the American Airlines Center in Dallas. Orlando's five-game road trip rolls on after the Magic dropped the first two contests since leaving home.
After a three-point loss to the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday night and finding out they'd be without All-Star forward Paolo Banchero on Thursday, Orlando enters the contest on the heels of a 120-109 loss at Cleveland Friday. Dallas comes in on two full days' rest but dropped their last outing to the Houston Rockets 108-102 at home. Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving combined for 57 points, but six Houston scorers reached double figures in the Rockets' victory. Sunday evening's contest will also be the first night of a back-to-back. Ahead of the clash between the Magic and Mavericks Sunday night, here's the latest on player health and status for both teams:Banchero is out indefinitely. He'll be re-evaluated in four-to-six weeks, and his timetable for a return to play hinges on his body's response to treatment. Bitadze has missed three consecutive games, but has been considered a game-time decision each of the last two games. Carter Jr. was a late add to the Magic's injury report Friday night in Cleveland, as Magic coach Jamahl Mosley said he found out the night's original starting center would be unable to go with the injury. He's risking missing a second consecutive game.Kleber suffered his hamstring strain during the second half of the second game of the season, and while Mavericks coach Jason Kidd assured there isn't long-term concern for Kleber's absence, he's missing his fourth straight game by sitting out versus the Magic.Magic rookie Tristan da Silva got his first moments of real playing time Friday night in Cleveland and made the most of it. The shorthanded Magic played well for three quarters, but a first-quarter deficit was too much to surmount in a 120-109 loss to the Cavaliers. "What we talked about this morning as a group was, it sucks," Orlando Magic coach Jamahl Mosley said of the torn oblique injury that will sideline All-Star Paolo Banchero. At the same time, "it's an opportunity for guys to step up in their role."The outlook for the Orlando Magic's 2024-25 season shifted Thursday night as they face a lengthy stretch without their do-everything All-Star. See the complete slate for the Orlando Magic in 2024-25 and all the details – dates, locations, TV, tip times, and more – that you need to know.
Please follow us on Google to support us United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Texas Rangers, Dallas Mavericks Candidates to Join Dallas Stars in Free StreamingDallas Stars president Brad Alberts left open the possibility of the Texas Rangers and Dallas Mavericks joining VICTORY+, a free streaming service available in Texas and neighboring states.
Read more »
Apple’s new Magic Keyboard, Magic Mouse, and Magic Trackpad have USB-CApple has announced new USB-C versions of the Magic Trackpad, Magic Keyboard, and Magic Mouse.
Read more »
3 Prop Bets For Dallas Mavericks vs. Utah JazzThe Dallas Mavericks are steep favorites over the Utah Jazz on Monday.
Read more »
Win 2 tickets to Dallas Mavericks vs. Houston Rockets!Enter below to win 2 tickets to the Dallas Mavericks and the Houston Rockets! Dallas Mavericks vs. Houston RocketsThu • Oct 31, 2024 • 7:30...
Read more »
3 Prop Bets For Dallas Mavericks vs. Minnesota TimberwolvesThe Dallas Mavericks get a Western Conference Finals rematch on the second night of their back-to-back.
Read more »
Win 2 tickets to Dallas Mavericks vs. Orlando Magic!Enter below to win 2 tickets to The Dallas Mavericks vs. Orlando Magic! Dallas Mavericks vs. Orlando MagicSun • Nov 03, 2024 • 6:30 PMAmerican...
Read more »