Orlando Magic vs. Charlotte Hornets - News - April 07, 2022

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Gordon Hayward - Out again Friday Hayward (foot) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Bulls.

Impact Hayward will miss a second consecutive contest after returning to action Saturday following nearly a two-month absence due to the foot issue. The veteran forward may have suffered a setback during his return, which would put his status for the rest of the season in serious jeopardy. After Friday, Charlotte will end their regular season Sunday against the Wizards before heading to the play-in tournament.

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Mo Bamba - Nursing sprained right ankle Bamba (ankle) is dealing with a sprained right ankle and will likely be questionable for the regular-season finale Sunday against Miami.

Impact Bamba departed Thursday night's game against the Hornets early in the first quarter and was swiftly ruled out for the remainder of the contest. While he'll have a pair of off days to recover before Sunday's finale, it wouldn't be a surprise if the Magic play it safe and hold him out of what's ultimately a meaningless contest against the top team in the East.

APRIL 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

LaMelo Ball - Balls out in win Ball registered 26 points (10-21 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, nine assists and four steals in 35 minutes during Thursday's 128-101 win over Orlando.

Impact Since the beginning of February, Ball has shot an impressive 41.3 percent from beyond the arc. Showcased on Thursday, Ball entered the history books by joining peers Luka Doncic and Anthony Edwards as the only players in league history to make 300 triples before turning 21 years old. The Hornets are bound for the play-in tournament with two games remaining in the campaign.

APRIL 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kelly Oubre Jr. - Leads bench in scoring Oubre notched 16 points (5-9 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 4-6 FT), six rebounds and one assist across 24 minutes during Thursday's 128-101 victory over the Magic.

Impact Oubre cooked an underwhelming second unit for the tanking Magic, finishing with a plus-41 in the box score. At one point, he was a (distant) second to Tyler Herro in a race for the Sixth Man of the Year Award, but Oubre's production has fallen off considerably down the stretch. He's averaged 10.7 points, 3.4 rebounds and 0.8 assists in 17 games since the beginning of March. Oubre will look to carry Thursday's momentum into Friday's contest against the Bulls.

APRIL 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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