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Magic vs. Raptors: Key Players Out!
29 Oct
Summary
- Paolo Banchero out 4-6 weeks with ankle sprain.
- Kawhi Leonard sidelined with knee inflammation.
- Jalen Suggs also out for Magic vs. Raptors game.
The Toronto Raptors are set to host the Orlando Magic for the first of two home games this week, but both teams are contending with significant player absences. The Magic will be without their star forward Paolo Banchero, who is expected to miss the next 4-6 weeks due to a low-grade right high ankle sprain sustained last Friday.
Further impacting Orlando's lineup, starting point-guard Jalen Suggs has been ruled out of these contests with a mild bone bruise in his right knee, an injury he suffered on Sunday night. However, a boost for the Magic comes with guard Anthony Black being upgraded to 'available' after missing shootaround due to personal reasons.
The Toronto Raptors also face a major blow with Kawhi Leonard sidelined for the next few weeks due to inflammation in his right knee. The full injury report indicates several other players out for both teams, highlighting the challenging circumstances for this matchup.
