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DECEMBER 3, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Scores 19 points off bench Anthony recorded 19 points (7-11 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, three assists, one block and three steals over 29 minutes during Friday's 107-96 loss to Cleveland.

Impact Anthony has scored in double digits in his two appearances off the bench this season, but his role is not expected to be altered no matter how well he performs since Markelle Fultz and Franz Wagner are fully entrenched as the backcourt duo while Jalen Suggs (ankle) remains out. Anthony should continue to see decent minutes as a backup, though.

DECEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Comes close to double-double Wagner chipped in 16 points (7-12 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), nine rebounds and one assist over 36 minutes during Friday's 107-96 loss to the Cavaliers.

Impact Wagner started for the first time this season Friday, but he jumped into the starting unit solely because both Mo Bamba (back) and Wendell Carter (foot) were out. He delivered, though, reaching the 15-point mark and the 30-minute plateau for the first time in 2022-23. Wagner's place in the lineup will depend on the availability of both Bamba and Carter going forward, but he should be a productive player in case he finds himself in the lineup when the Magic take on the Raptors on Saturday.

DECEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Puts up 22 points in loss Banchero closed with 22 points (10-17 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-4 FT), five rebounds, four assists and one steal in 37 minutes during Friday's 107-96 loss to Cleveland.

Impact Banchero missed seven games in November but didn't miss a beat while on the sidelines, and the rookie forward has logged 30-plus minutes in each of his five appearances since returning to action, reaching the 20-point mark in his last three outings. He's averaging 22.6 points per game since the beginning of November, and he should remain a must-start player in all formats.

DECEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Orlando faces Toronto on 7-game skid

Orlando enters the matchup with Toronto as losers of seven in a row

DECEMBER 3, 2022 • Associated Press

Fultz, Anthony bring pace but Magic fall to Cavaliers for 7th straight loss Among many things, Orlando Magic guards Cole Anthony and Markelle Fultz will bring a quality the team has lacked for most of the season: pac...

DECEMBER 3, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Mitchell scores 34, Cavaliers top Magic 107-96

Donovan Mitchell scored 34 points and Evan Mobley had 19 points and 13 rebounds, lifting the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 107-96 victory over the Orlando Magic

DECEMBER 3, 2022 • Associated Press

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DECEMBER 3, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Fultz, Anthony bringing pace but Magic fall to Cavaliers for 7th straight loss The Magic are playing at a quicker pace with Markelle Fultz and Cole Anthony on the floor.

DECEMBER 3, 2022 • ORLANDOSENTINEL.COM

Set for a few more minutes Friday Magic coach Jamahl Mosley said he's looking to give Fultz (toe) "a couple more" minutes during Friday's matchup against the Cavaliers, Khobi Price of the Orlando Sentinel reports.

Impact Fultz made his season debut Wednesday, logging eight points, four assists and two steals in 17 minutes as a starter. The 2017 No. 1 overall pick will remain in the starting lineup Friday and, per his head coach, will likely see a few more minutes than he did Wednesday. Fultz has had a difficult time staying healthy during his six-year career, appearing in more than 20 games just once (2019-2020), so expect Orlando to be extremely careful with the point guard as he works his way back to full strength following his recovery from a toe fracture he suffered during a preseason workout.

DECEMBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Friday Wagner will join the starting five for Friday's game against Cleveland.

Impact With Mo Bamba (back) and Wendell Carter (foot) out, Wagner is joined by Markelle Fultz, Franz Wagner, Paolo Banchero and Bol Bol in the starting lineup. Considering how thin Orlando is in the frontcourt, Wagner should see plenty of playing time Friday.

DECEMBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out Friday Bamba (back) will not play in Friday's game against the Cavaliers

Impact Bamba will sit out the first leg of Orlando's back-to-back set Friday due to back spasms, an issue that caused him to miss the team's two previous games. With Wendell Carter (foot) still out, Moritz Wagner and Bol Bol should handle the brunt of the center minutes.

DECEMBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Magic's Wendell Carter hopes to return from foot injury in 1-2 weeks The Magic have lost six straight and seven of their last eight after Wednesday’ s 125-108 loss to the Atlanta Hawks at Amway Center in large...

DECEMBER 1, 2022 • DENVERPOST.COM

Out Friday Harris (hamstring) is out Friday against the Cavaliers.

Impact Harris exited Wednesday's game against the Hawks and will miss at least one matchup. In his absence, Kevon Harris, R.J. Hampton and Terrence Ross are candidates to see extended run.

DECEMBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Friday Okeke (knee) is out for Friday's game against Cleveland.

Impact Okeke will miss his fifth straight game Friday due to left knee soreness. With Wendell Carter (foot) also out and Mo Bamba (back) questionable, Moritz Wagner and Caleb Houstan will likely see extended playing time. Okeke's next chance to play will be Saturday's game against the Raptors.

DECEMBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Another absence ahead Friday Suggs (ankle) will not play in Friday's game against the Cavaliers.

Impact The Magic had been in desperation mode at point guard for a bit, but the returns of both Markelle Fultz and Cole Anthony on Wednesday strengthened the depth at the position. The tandem should continue to operate as the primary ball handlers for the Magic while Suggs is out, and the team has less incentive to rush his recovery as long as it is healthy.

DECEMBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Friday Bamba (back) is questionable to play in Friday's game against Cavaliers.

Impact Bamba is questionable to miss his third consecutive game due to back spasms. With Wendell Carter (foot) out, Moritz Wagner could be in line for extended frontcourt minutes. Bamba is unlikely to play in both of the Magic's back-to-back games Friday and Saturday against the Cavaliers and Raptors.

DECEMBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

POSTGAME HIGHLIGHTS: HAWKS VS. MAGIC

DECEMBER 1, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Hopeful to return in 1-2 weeks Carter (foot) said Thursday that his foot injury is feeling better and he hopes to return to the court in 1-2 weeks, Khobi Price of the Orlando Sentinel reports.

Impact Carter has missed the last six games due to a strained right plantar fascia. In the meantime, Carter will continue to rest and receive treatment for his injury. Mo Bamba, Bol Bol, and Moritz Wagner should receive extended playing time until the 23-year-old big man can return.

DECEMBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores double figures off bench Ross posted 12 points (5-11 FG, 2-6 3Pt) and one assist in 22 minutes during Wednesday's 125-108 loss to Atlanta.

Impact Ross continues to provide a spark for the Magic, as he scored in double digits for the third time this season off the bench. While Ross is shooting an impressive 38.6 percent from three, Orlando fell to 5-17 after the loss Wednesday.

DECEMBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Five Biggest Takeaways from Hawks Win Over Magic Listing the five biggest takeaways from the Atlanta Hawks win against the Orlando Magic.

DECEMBER 1, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Orlando faces Cleveland on 6-game slide

Orlando is looking to break its six-game skid with a victory over Cleveland

DECEMBER 1, 2022 • Associated Press

Scores 11 points in return Anthony totaled 11 points (3-7 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 5-5 FT), four rebounds, two assists and one steal across 24 minutes before fouling out of Wednesday's 125-108 loss to the Hawks.

Impact After missing over a month with an oblique injury, Anthony played 24 minutes before fouling out. He was expected to play around 20 minutes but exceeded that total despite the foul trouble. He came off the bench Wednesday, but it's probable that he'll make his way back into the starting lineup once he's closer to full strength.

DECEMBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Makes all four shot attempts Harris ended with nine points (4-4 FG, 1-1 FT), one rebound and one steal over 13 minutes during Wednesday's 125-108 loss to the Hawks.

Impact Harris did not play in the first half but spent nine minutes on the floor in the third quarter, scoring seven points in the period. It was just the sixth time in Orlando's last 11 games that he made an appearance. Wednesday's offensive efficiency comes as a bit of a surprise as he entered the day having made just 33.3 percent of his shot attempts for the year.

DECEMBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores eight points in season debut Fultz finished with eight points (3-8 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound, four assists, one block and two steals in 17 minutes during Wednesday's 125-108 loss to Atlanta.

Impact Coming off a toe injury that cost him most of the first two months of the season, Fultz was restricted to around 15 minutes for Wednesday's contest. He was aggressive in the first quarter, taking six shots and scoring four of his eight points. The 24-year-old has played just 27 games over the last three seasons, so Orlando is likely to ease him back into the rotation to minimize the risk of another injury.

DECEMBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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