Magic’s Jalen Suggs leaves game against Raptors in wheelchair because of back spasms
Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs (4) leaves the game in a wheelchair after suffering an injury during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Toronto Raptors in Toronto, Friday, Jan. 3, 2025. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Frank Gunn]
TORONTO (AP) — Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs was taken off the court in a wheelchair because of back spasms in the first half Friday night in a victory over the Toronto Raptors. Suggs stumbled playing defense without any contact and fell over clutching at his lower back. He stayed down for several minutes before being helped to his feet and into the wheelchair. Suggs covered his face with a towel as he was wheeled off the court. Magic coach Jamahl Mosley said Suggs will be evaluated again Saturday. Orlando’s next game is Sunday night at home to Utah. Orlando was already without forward Paolo Banchero and forward Franz Wagner, with both recovering from torn right oblique injuries. They were among six Magic players not available Friday for the 106-97 victory.
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Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs (4) holds his back as he lays on the court after suffering an injury during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Toronto Raptors, Friday, Jan. 3, 2025 in Toronto. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)
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