The Orlando Magic locked in a back-and-forth scoring celebration with the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday. But Tuesday saw Anthony Black lose for the second time after the Washington Wizards game.
Black had previously injured his quad before moving to Target Center. But what caused his latest injury?
This NBA injury is different in that Black has a lower back strain. Looks like he's bound to sit for the rest of the afternoon.
Anthony Black suffered a lower back strain in the first quarter of today's game against the Timberwolves, the Magic announced.
His return in today's match is doubtful. pic.twitter.com/69KFdArsc9
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Black played only two minutes on the floor and did not score a single point. He managed to pull down one rebound and also snatch a steal on defense. The guard also missed two free throw attempts from the white stripe.
Does Anthony Black have a history of injuries on the Magic?
Black has been on the injury report several times since March 2023. But that's not limited to his time with the Magic.
He sprained his ankle while playing for Arkansas and aimed to deal with it during the game against Texas A&M. Black played just one season in Fayetteville and is testing the NBA Draft waters for 2023.
Orlando drafted him with the No. 6 selection. Black showed immediate potential by dropping 23 points on the Wizards during a December 26 game. He has since established himself as one of head coach Jamahl Mosley's young stars.
Black is helping Orlando clinch a top-six seed for the NBA Playoffs. Orlando entered Minnesota with a 33–28 record, which dropped the Magic to 8th in the Eastern standings. Black averaged new career-highs across the board, including scoring, with 15.5 points per game in season three with the franchise.
