Black accumulated 14 points (4-11 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 5-7 FT), one rebound, two assists and two steals across 15 minutes during Monday's 123-107 victory over the Pistons.
Black returned to the court for the first time in the past 17 games, having been sidelined due to an abdominal injury. While it has been a breakout campaign for Black, it should be noted that much of his production came when others around him were also injured. Given the length of his absence, expect to see Black playing limited minutes for the remainder of the regular season.
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Magic's Anthony Black: Good to go Monday
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Black (abdomen) is available for Monday's game against the Pistons.
Black will return from a 16-game absence due to an abdominal strain. It wouldn't be surprising to see him operate on a minutes restriction Monday, though the third-year guard's return could mean fewer minutes for Jevon Carter and Jamal Cain.
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Magic's Anthony Black: Probable for Monday
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Black (abdomen) is probable for Monday's game against the Pistons.
Black continues to trend in the right direction. He was initially ruled out for this contest but has since been upgraded from questionable to probable. Although he's on track to return, he could face limitations in his first game back.
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Magic's Anthony Black: Remains out for Tuesday
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Black (abdomen) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against Phoenix.
Black will miss a 13th consecutive contest due to an abdominal strain and is without a definitive timetable for a return. He should be considered doubtful for future contests until the Magic offer an update on his progress.
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Magic's Anthony Black: Remaining sidelined
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Black is out for Thursday's game against Sacramento due to an abdominal strain.
Black remains without a clear timetable for a return to the floor. His next chance to play comes Sunday, when the Magic take on the Raptors in Toronto.
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Magic's Anthony Black: Sitting again Tuesday
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Black (abdomen) is out for Tuesday's game against Cleveland.
Black will miss yet another matchup while tending to an abdominal strain. His next opportunity to take the court will arrive Thursday against the Kings, though he doesn't appear to be all that close to a return.
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Magic's Anthony Black: Ruled out for Saturday
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Black (abdomen) is out for Saturday's game against the Lakers.
The Magic haven't yet clarified Black's timetable for a return with an abdominal strain. The guard can be tentatively deemed doubtful for future contests until that happens.
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Magic's Anthony Black: Ruled out for Thursday
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Black (abdomen) is out for Thursday's game against the Hornets.
This will be the seventh straight game on the shelf for Black. The Magic have yet to provide a timetable, as the team wants to see how he responds to treatment. Black's next chance to play is Saturday against the Lakers.
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Magic's Anthony Black: Ruled out for Tuesday
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Black (abdomen) is out for Tuesday's game against the Thunder.
Black will be sidelined for a sixth straight game, and there's been no indication that he's close to a return, with the Magic announcing last week that his return timeline will depend on how he responds to treatment. For now, he can be considered doubtful for Thursday's game against Charlotte.
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Magic's Anthony Black: Not playing Monday
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Black (abdomen) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Hawks, Cody Taylor of USA Today reports.
Black is slated to miss a fifth consecutive game while recovering from a left lateral abdominal muscle strain. His next opportunity to play is Tuesday against the Thunder, but he can be considered doubtful for that contest given the Magic's lack of an update for the third-year pro.
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Magic's Anthony Black: Won't play Sunday
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Black (back) has been ruled out for Sunday's game in Milwaukee.
With Black out, Tristan da Silva will likely return to the starting lineup, and there will be more minutes available for Jett Howard. For now, Black should be considered questionable for Wednesday's game versus the Cavs, which will be the first of a back-to-back set.
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Magic's Anthony Black: Questionable to return Saturday
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Black is questionable to return to Saturday's game against the Timberwolves due to a lower-back strain.
Black exited to the locker room early in the first quarter and is being evaluated by medical staff to determine whether he can return. Tristan da Silva, Jevon Carter and Jett Howard will likely take on larger roles for as long as Black is sidelined.
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Magic's Anthony Black: Iffy Sunday
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Black is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Pistons due to a right quadriceps contusion.
Black was a late addition to the injury report and is in jeopardy of missing his first game of the season. If the third-year guard is ultimately ruled out, Jett Howard and Jevon Carter would be candidates to see increased playing time.
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Magic's Anthony Black: Scores 26 in stellar performance
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Black chipped in 26 points (8-13 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 8-9 FT), five rebounds, two assists, one block and two steals in 34 minutes during Monday's 118-99 win over the Bucks.
Black needed only 13 shots to end the night with 26 points. The Arkansas guard has really blossomed in Year 3. His scoring average is up from 9.4 points last season to 16.1 this year, even with the addition of Desmond Bane. Black remains a two-way presence as well, ending Monday's game with a block and a pair of steals.
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Magic's Anthony Black: Remaining with starters
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Black will start his 28th consecutive game Monday night against the Bucks.
It was initially reported that Black would shift to the bench Monday with Franz Wagner cleared to play, but the Magic will elect to keep Black with the first unit while Wagner returns to game shape. Black has reached the 20-point threshold in three of his previous six appearances and is averaging 18.5 points in 33.5 minutes per game during this stretch.
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Magic's Anthony Black: Retreats to bench
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Black will come off the bench Monday night against the Bucks.
Black will move back to the bench with Franz Wagner set to return from a nine-game absence. Black is averaging 17.2 points, 6.7 rebounds, 4.2 assists and 1.0 steals in his previous six appearances as a reserve, which dates back to a stretch from Nov. 25 - Dec. 7.
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Magic's Anthony Black: Lives at charity stripe vs. Toronto
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Black registered 25 points (5-11 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 14-14 FT), six assists, four rebounds and one block over 40 minutes during the Magic's 130-120 win over the Raptors on Friday.
Black was particularly effective in the fourth quarter, scoring 13 of his 25 points in the frame while going 8-for-8 from the free-throw line. His 14 made free throws easily cleared his previous career high that he set Dec. 5 against the Heat (nine) and was more than he had made over his seven outings prior to Friday's contest. Black entered the Magic's starting lineup Dec. 9 and has thrived in his role. Since that point, he has averaged 19.0 points, 5.2 assists, 4.3 rebounds, 2.3 threes, 1.3 steals and 0.8 blocks over 34.6 minutes per game.
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Magic's Anthony Black: Nets 16 points with three stocks
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Black finished Saturday's 119-105 loss to Cleveland with 16 points (6-12 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five rebounds, five assists, one block and two steals across 40 minutes.
This was a nice bounce-back performance from Black, who was held to just four points on 1-for-11 shooting in Thursday's loss to the Hornets. Aside from the four-point stinker, Black has been playing well over the past six games, contributing top-100 value behind averages of 17.8 points, 5.2 assists, 3.8 rebounds, 2.7 triples and 1.0 steals per contest.
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Magic's Anthony Black: Hits for team-high 19 in loss
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Black racked up 19 points (7-15 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 3-4 FT), two rebounds and six assists in 37 minutes during Sunday's 126-109 loss to the Grizzlies in London.
The third-year guard fell just short of his fourth straight game with 20-plus points, but he still led the Magic in scoring. Black has drained multiple three-pointers in 11 of the last 14 games as part of a breakout campaign, averaging 20.6 points, 5.5 assists, 4.2 assists, 2.6 threes and 1.3 steals over that stretch.
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Magic's Anthony Black: Strikes for 21 against Philly
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Black chipped in 21 points (7-12 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 4-4 FT), three rebounds and four assists over 37 minutes during Friday's 103-91 loss to the 76ers.
It was an strong bounce-back performance for Black, who has scored just 11 total points over the prior two games. The third-year guard continues to see elevated usage with a number of key Magic players on the shelf, including Jalen Suggs (knee), and Black has started 15 straight contests, averaging 19.1 points, 5.1 assists, 4.3 boards, 2.1 threes, 1.2 steals and 0.8 blocks over that period.
