Magic's Victor Oladipo returns to starting lineup against Hornets
Orlando's Victor Oladipo has missed two games in a row since the Magic played in London in a loss against Toronto. Now, he turns to the lineup against Charlotte.
Starters for tonight will be Nikola Vucevic, Tobias Harris, Elfrid Payton, Victor Oladipo & Aaron Gordon #PureMagic pic.twitter.com/1iyLmfOy1s
— Orlando Magic (@OrlandoMagic) January 22, 2016
Oladipo will be in the starting lineup, according to head coach Scott Skiles. Oladipo sprained his right knee in London against the Raptors on January 14. He reportedly participated in non-contact drills at practice on Thursday and was also able to join Orlando's Friday morning shootaround.
.@VicOladipo WILL be available to play tonight vs the Charlotte Hornets! pic.twitter.com/GxDFfR6Ol7
— Orlando Magic (@OrlandoMagic) January 22, 2016
“It’s just good overall having him back," said Skiles, via Orlando Sentinel. "his energy and defense and rebounding, all the stuff he does. His speed. Sometimes when he’s not on the floor we don’t look very athletic. So we need him out there.”
Oladipo averages 13.5 points with 4.9 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 1.3 steals per game for the Magic this season.
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