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Productive all-around game in loss Wagner contributed nine points (3-5 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 3-4 FT), six rebounds, eight assists and one block in 26 minutes during Wednesday's 125-108 loss to the Hawks.

Impact Wagner played 16 minutes in the second half and dished out six assists. He had recorded only five assists through his first three appearances this year before Wednesday's eight-assist night. The 25-year-old has played in all four games since returning from a foot injury Nov. 25, playing 20.1 minutes and scoring 7.5 points per game.

DECEMBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Markelle Fultz, Cole Anthony return but Magic fall to Hawks, 125-108 ORLANDO, Fla. — The Orlando Magic are still far from whole, but they got a lot closer to resembling their full selves vs. the Atlanta Hawks.

DECEMBER 1, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

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Markelle Fultz, Cole Anthony make returns but Magic fall to Hawks The Orlando Magic are still far from whole, but they got a lot closer to resembling their full selves vs. the Atlanta Hawks. With the return...

DECEMBER 1, 2022 • DENVERPOST.COM

Hawks Beat Magic but Lose Two Starters Summary, stats, and highlights from the NBA game between the Atlanta Hawks and Orlando Magic.

DECEMBER 1, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Young, Hawks stop 3-game skid with 125-108 win over Magic

Trae Young had 30 points and 14 assists and the Atlanta Hawks snapped a three-game losing streak with a 125-108 win over the Orlando Magic

DECEMBER 1, 2022 • Associated Press

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DECEMBER 1, 2022 • YOUTUBE

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DECEMBER 1, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Won't return Wednesday Harris won't return to Wednesday's game against the Hawks due to right hamstring tightness, Khobi Price of the Orlando Sentinel reports.

Impact Harris picked up the injury sometime during the first half of Wednesday's contest. The guard failed to score (0-3 FG, 0-2 3Pt) but added two rebounds in 17 minutes before exiting.

DECEMBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Facing minutes restriction Anthony will be limited to approximately 20 minutes during Wednesday's game against Atlanta, Khobi Price of the Orlando Sentinel reports.

Impact Anthony is available Wednesday after missing just over a month due to a right oblique injury, and he'll be eased into action during his first game back on the court. Jalen Suggs (ankle) has been ruled out for the Magic, but the team will have Markelle Fultz -- who will be restricted to approximately 15 minutes -- available for the first time this year.

NOVEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting, on minutes restriction Fultz (toe) will start Wednesday against the Hawks but will be on a restriction of around 15 minutes, Dante Marchitelli of Bally Sports Florida reports.

Impact Fultz and teammate Cole Anthony (oblique) will both return on a minutes restriction, though Anthony will be able to record around 20 during Wednesday's contest. Fultz should play a hefty role once he's back in form, and the pair's return will likely result in dwindling minutes for R.J. Hampton in the coming contests.

NOVEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to bench Wednesday Houstan isn't in the starting five for Wednesday's game against the Hawks, Dan Savage of the Magic's official site reports.

Impact Marke Fultz will replace Houstan in the starting lineup Wednesday. Houstan posted three points, seven rebounds, one assist and one steal in 31 minutes during his first start of the season Monday.

NOVEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Wednesday Bamba (back) has been ruled out Wednesday against Atlanta.

Impact Bamba was questionable ahead of Wednesday's matchup but will be unavailable for a second consecutive game due to back spasms. Wendell Carter (foot) has also been ruled out, so Bol Bol and Caleb Houstan are candidates to see increased work Wednesday.

NOVEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Magic's R.J. Hampton embraces uncertainty, not worried about role or future R.J. Hampton, who didn't have his 2023-24 option picked up, has been more efficient but his role doesn't reflect that progress.

NOVEMBER 30, 2022 • ORLANDOSENTINEL.COM

Ready to play Wednesday Ross (illness) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Wednesday's game against the Hawks.

Impact The depleted Orlando backcourt looks as though it'll get three players back from injury or illness Wednesday, as all of Ross, Markelle Fultz (toe) and Cole Anthony (oblique) appear on track to suit up against the Hawks. While Anthony and Fultz will likely cover most of the minutes at point guard in the continued absence of Jalen Suggs (ankle), Ross will likely slot in as a backup wing along with Gary Harris behind starters Franz Wagner and Paolo Banchero. Now that the Magic are starting to reclaim some health, Ross could struggle to regularly clear 20 minutes per game moving forward.

NOVEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Continues to produce Wagner produced 21 points (8-16 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-3 FT), two rebounds, two assists and two steals over 31 minutes during Monday's 109-102 loss to Brooklyn.

Impact Wagner continues to make an impact on offense and has been Orlando's most consistent player this season, as he's yet to miss a game while routinely reaching the 20-point plateau. Even though his numbers might decline a bit with Paolo Banchero back in the lineup, Wagner should continue to be a valuable offensive threat for the Magic and a reliable fantasy performer. He's averaging 21.7 points per game in November.

NOVEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 29, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Impresses against Nets Bol finished Monday's 109-102 loss to Brooklyn with 24 points (10-15 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 1-3 FT), six rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal in 39 minutes.

Impact Although Bol is still prone to some inconsistency from night-to-night, on the whole he's been a major bright spot for the Magic, who continue to be without Wendell Carter (foot). As recently as last season, it was fair to question whether Bol would ever develop into a regular rotation player in the NBA, but the Magic have presented him with an opportunity, and he's taken full advantage. The big man has now scored in double digits in eight of his last 10 games (all of them as a starter) and is averaging 15.8 points per game while shooting 55.5 percent from the field in that span.

NOVEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Set to return Wednesday Anthony (oblique) isn't listed on the injury report ahead of Wednesday's matchup against Atlanta.

Impact Anthony is expected to play Wednesday for the first time since suffering a right oblique injury during an Oct. 26 loss to Cleveland. The point guard will likely be limited during his first game action in over a month, but he should still garner a decent-sized role, especially with Jalen Suggs (ankle) still sidelined. The minutes breakdown between Fultz and Anthony will be worth monitoring closely, though we won't get a fully accurate sample of what to expect long-term until Suggs is back in the mix.

NOVEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chance to return Wednesday Bamba (back) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Hawks.

Impact Meanwhile, Wendell Carter has already been ruled out for a sixth consecutive game due to a right plantar fascia strain, so Bamba will likely be in line for the start at center if he's able to return from his own injury that kept him from playing in Monday's 109-102 loss to the Nets. While both Carter and Bamba were sidelined Monday, Bol Bol shifted over from power forward and produced 24 points, six rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one assist in 39 minutes as Orlando's starting center.

NOVEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss third straight game Suggs (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's matchup against Atlanta.

Impact Suggs is set to miss a third straight game due to a sore right ankle. However, Cole Anthony and Markelle Fultz are both expected to play Wednesday following lengthy absences, so those two should garner a majority of the missing backcourt minutes along with Franz Wagner, Terrence Ross and Gary Harris.

NOVEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Okeke (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's matchup against Atlanta.

Impact Okeke will miss a fourth straight game due to left knee soreness. Wendell Carter (foot) is also out and Mo Bamba (back) is questionable, so Bol Bol, Moritz Wagner and Caleb Houstan are candidates for increased playing time once again.

NOVEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Wednesday Carter (foot) has been ruled out for Wednesday's matchup against Atlanta.

Impact Carter is slated to miss a sixth straight game due to a right plantar fascia strain. Chuma Okeke (knee) is also out and Mo Bamba (back) is listed as questionable, so Bol Bol, Moritz Wagner and Caleb Houstan will once again be candidates for increased roles.

NOVEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will debut Wednesday Fultz (toe) is listed as available for Wednesday's matchup against Atlanta, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

Impact Fultz has yet to play this season due to a fractured toe he suffered shortly before training camp, but it appears the 2017 No. 1 overall pick will make his 2022-23 debut Wednesday. It's unclear what the point guard's role will be, but he certainly looked solid at the end of last season and finished the 2021-22 campaign with averages of 10.8 points, 5.5 assists, 2.7 rebounds and 1.1 steals in 20.0 minutes per game. With Cole Anthony (oblique) also expected back Wednesday, the minutes breakdown between the two guards will be worth monitoring.

NOVEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 29, 2022 • YOUTUBE

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Young, Hawks stop 3-game skid with 125-108 win over Magic