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The Magic received relatively positive injury news about Orlando guard Jalen Suggs, who exited late in the third quarter of Friday’s game at Chicago because of a right knee injury.
An MRI conducted Saturday showed Suggs suffered a right knee Grade 1 MCL contusion, the team said.
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The Magic didn’t share a timeline for how much time he could miss and said his return will depend on how he responds to treatment.
Despite a Grade 1 MCL contusion, Suggs avoided structural damage in his right knee, a source told the Orlando Sentinel.
Still, it’s another injury for Suggs during what’s already been another injury-plagued season for the Magic guard.
Friday’s contest at Chicago, which the Bulls won 121-114 at United Center, was only Suggs second game back from missing seven due to a left hip bruise.
He also previously missed four games (Oct. 25, 30, Nov. 10, 23) due to left knee injury management to deal with the aftermath of a left knee trochlea cartilage tear that forced him to miss majority of last season. In addition, he missed one game (Nov. 16) due to a sore right groin.
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Despite the injuries, Suggs has proven to continue to be one of Orlando’s most important players thanks to his high-energy offense and physical style of defense.
In 23 games this season, he’s averaged 15 points, 4.7 assists, 3.7 rebounds and 1.8 steals during 25.4 minutes per night.
Suggs, who’s led the team in assists seven times this season, has scored in double figures 20 times and 20-plus points seven times.
He’ll now miss an indefinite amount of time as he finds himself dealing with yet another injury in the middle of his fifth season in the NBA.
The Magic (19-16) host the Pacers (6-29) on Sunday at Kia Center without Suggs, Franz Wagner (left high ankle sprain) and Moe Wagner (left knee injury recovery).
Jason Beede can be reached at jbeede@orlandosentinel.com
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