December 21, 2024
ANALYSISThe Magic will be depleted for this matchup since they'll be missing three regular starters in
Jalen Suggs (ankle),
Franz Wagner (oblique) and
Paolo Banchero (oblique), so Black will be tasked with having a prominent role on offense while holding a starting role in the backcourt. Black has started just once this season prior to Saturday, as he recorded seven points, two rebounds and six assists across 27 minutes in a 120-109 loss to the Cavaliers on Nov. 1.