Paolo Banchero injury update: Why Magic star exited game vs. Timberwolves
The Orlando Magic said Paolo Banchero was doubtful to return due to a sore right ankle.
Orlando Magic star Paolo Banchero exited Friday night's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves due to an ankle injury, leading the team to label him doubtful for the next match. Banchero tweaked his right ankle during the third quarter while contesting a rebound with Magic guard Jalen Suggs, causing him to awkwardly land and grab his ankle as he hit the floor.
Despite returning to the bench and playing through the fourth quarter, the Magic were losing by 26 points when Banchero was subbed out, possibly as a precautionary measure. This marks another setback for the injury-prone Magic, who have faced issues with key players Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner over recent seasons. Banchero played 46 games last season due to an oblique injury, while Wagner played just 34 games the previous year after battling a similar injury.
Banchero attempted 6-of-11 shots, scoring 14 points, grabbing 6 rebounds, dishing out 5 assists, and recording a steal in the loss to the Timberwolves, who won 115-93.
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