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JANUARY 2 • NEWS-JOURNALONLINE.COM

Iffy for Friday Isaac is questionable for Friday's game against the Bulls due to left knee soreness.

Impact The forward could go through pregame warmups to test out his knee before the Magic decide on his status. If Isaac can't play, Tristan da Silva would be in line for an uptick in playing time in the Orlando frontcourt.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Available for Friday Howard (illness) is available for Friday's game against the Bulls.

Impact Howard is no longer on the injury report after missing Wednesday's game against the Pacers. Howard has seen an average of 11.9 minutes over his last six games.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 1 • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

Pulls in team-high 11 rebounds Carter recorded six points (1-4 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 4-6 FT), 11 rebounds and two assists in 29 minutes during Wednesday's 112-110 victory over the Pacers.

Impact Although he didn't provide very much from a scoring standpoint, Carter pulled down a team-high 11 boards Wednesday. The 26-year-old has been a steady fantasy option at center, having closed out the month of December with averages 12.6 points, 7.5 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 0.8 steals in 31.3 minutes per contest through 14 games.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Collects three steals in return Suggs (hip) tallied 11 points (4-11 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-3 FT), three rebounds, three assists and three steals across 25 minutes in Wednesday's 112-110 win over the Pacers.

Impact Suiting up for the first time since Dec. 13 following a seven-game absence due to a left hip contusion, Suggs reclaimed his spot in the starting five but operated with a slight minutes restriction. A 46.6 percent shooter from the field for the season, Suggs exhibited some rustiness on the offensive end, but he was able to offset his shooting woes to some degree by delivering three steals in his return. The Magic will likely monitor Suggs' playing time carefully over the next few games, but he should eventually settle into a near-30-minute role once the hip issue is further in the rear-view mirror.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 1 • Associated Press

Hits for 18 in Indiana Bane racked up 18 points (7-17 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT), seven rebounds and six assists over 33 minutes during Wednesday's 112-110 victory over the Pacers.

Impact The former Grizzly is finding his rhythm with the Magic. Bane has scored at least 15 points in seven straight games, averaging 21.4 points, 5.4 boards, 4.0 assists, 1.6 threes and 1.1 blocks over that stretch.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Hits game-winner in double-double Banchero provided 29 points (12-21 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 5-7 FT), 10 rebounds, four assists, three blocks and one steal across 35 minutes during Wednesday's 112-110 win over Indiana.

Impact His last basket was the biggest, as Banchero broke a 110-110 tie with just 7.5 seconds left in the fourth quarter. The double-double was his ninth of the season, and the fourth-year forward has scored in double digits in 11 straight games, averaging 19.8 points, 8.6 boards, 5.5 assists, and 1.2 combined blocks and steals over that stretch.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 1 • DEADSPIN.COM

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DECEMBER 31, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Banchero's basket in final seconds leads Magic to a 112-110 win over the Pacers

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DECEMBER 31, 2025 • Associated Press

Paolo Banchero plays hero in Magic's win over Pacers The Orlando Magic are celebrating a 112-110 win against the Indiana Pacers on New Year's Eve inside Gainbridge Fieldhouse. With just under 3...

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • SI.COM

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DECEMBER 31, 2025 • RAPTORSRAPTURE.COM

Reverting to bench Wednesday Jones won't start against the Pacers on Wednesday.

Impact With Jalen Suggs (hip) back in action, Jones will slide to the second unit. In 25 appearances off the bench this season, the veteran point guard has averaged 2.5 points and 2.1 assists in 14.0 minutes per contest.

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out with illness Howard is out for Wednesday's game against the Pacers with an illness.

Impact After being a late addition to the injury report, Howard is joining Jonathan Isaac (knee) on the inactive list Wednesday and will hope to return Friday against the Bulls. Tristan da Silva could see a bump in minutes, considering both forwards are out, while Jamal Cain and Noah Penda could mix into the Orlando rotation for some playing time off the bench.

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Wednesday Isaac (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Pacers, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.

Impact After exiting Monday's loss to Toronto and not returning, Isaac will miss Wednesday's contest due to left knee soreness. The 28-year-old forward's next opportunity to play will come Friday against Chicago. Jamal Cain and Noah Penda are candidates for increased minutes with Isaac sidelined.

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Will play Wednesday Suggs (hip) is available for Wednesday's game against the Pacers, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.

Impact Wednesday's return is wrapping up a seven-game absence due to a left hip contusion for Suggs, who could have his minutes monitored by the Magic. Over his last eight appearances before going down, Suggs was heating up with averages of 17.1 points, 5.0 assists, 3.5 rebounds, 2.4 steals and 2.1 three-pointers per game.

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Wednesday Bane (back) is available for Wednesday's game against the Pacers, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.

Impact Bane dealt with back spasms in Monday's loss to Toronto and was deemed questionable for Wednesday's contest. However, the 27-year-old swingman will shed that tag and keep his record of perfect attendance alive. The sixth-year pro has averaged 20.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, 4.2 assists and 1.4 blocks in 34.0 minutes per tilt across his last five games.

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Late addition to injury report Howard (illness) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Pacers.

Impact Howard was an extremely late addition to the injury report, which doesn't bode well for his chances of playing Wednesday. He'll likely be a game-time decision ahead of tipoff at 3:00 p.m. ET. The 22-year-old forward hasn't logged more than five minutes in any of Orlando's last four games, so his potential absence shouldn't cause any significant waves in the rotation.

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable with sore knee Isaac (knee) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Pacers.

Impact Left knee soreness is clouding Isaac's status for Wednesday. Jamal Cain and Noah Penda would likely help pick up the slack if Isaac is unable to suit up against Indiana.

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable against Indiana Suggs (hip) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Pacers.

Impact Suggs is trying to end a seven-game absence with a left hip contusion. Tyus Jones would likely continue to start at point guard in the event that Suggs is unable to gain clearance for action, which should be determined closer to Wednesday's tipoff.

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Wednesday Bane (back spasms) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Pacers.

Impact Bane left Monday's game with this same issue, though he was able to return at the end of the contest. The questionable tag suggests that he remains day-to-day. If he's unable to give it a go, the Magic could look to Jase Richardson in the backcourt.

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Decent line in loss Jones closed Monday's 107-106 loss to Toronto with 10 points (4-8 FG, 2-6 3Pt), four rebounds, two assists and one steal across 28 minutes.

Impact With the emergence of Anthony Black this season, Jones hasn't been able to build much momentum in Orlando's backcourt and remains a low-end fantasy asset. Over his last seven appearances, he's averaging 7.3 points, 4.0 assists, 2.4 rebounds, 1.0 steals and 1.6 three-pointers in 24.1 minutes per contest.

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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