The Orlando Magic (29-26) listed Jalen Suggs as questionable due to back spasms ahead of Sunday night's game against the Los Angeles Clippers (27-29). The game will begin at 9:00 PM ET on NBA TV and will be the second night of a back-to-back for Orlando.
Suggs was ruled out before Saturday's 113-110 double-overtime loss to the Phoenix Suns. The 24-year-old guard last appeared in the Magic's 131-94 win over the Sacramento Kings coming out of the All-Star break and starting their four-game road trip. In that contest, Suggs recorded nine points, three rebounds, three assists and one block while shooting 3-for-8 from the field and 3-for-7 from 3-point range in 20 minutes.
On the season, Suggs has averaged 13.9 points, 5.4 assists, four rebounds and a career-high 1.9 steals per game in 34 appearances. The former All-Defensive Second Team selection is shooting 44.2% from the field and 32.8% from beyond the arc while playing 26.5 minutes per contest.
The Magic's injury report lists Franz Wagner out under injury management with a high ankle sprain. The team has indicated that Wagner will be reevaluated in three weeks.
Magic, Clippers deal with key injuries ahead of matchup
Orlando is entering Sunday's contest intent on responding after its narrow loss in Phoenix, where the Magic forced the Suns into double overtime despite missing key contributors.
The Clippers are also managing injuries. John Collins has been listed out with a head injury and neck pain. Kawhi Leonard is questionable with a sore left ankle after Friday's 125-122 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers.
Additionally, Darius Garland – who was acquired from the Cleveland Cavaliers at the trade deadline in exchange for James Harden – is out with left foot injury management as he recovers from a surgically repaired toe injury.
With both teams managing key absences, availability could prove crucial in the Magic's effort to extend their 29-26 start as they continue their road trip.
