Magic guard Anthony Black returns from ankle injury management, scores 10 in loss to Suns
The gist
Magic guard Anthony Black returned Thursday with 10 points in a 117-104 loss to the Suns.
He is starting while Paolo Banchero and Jalen Suggs are sidelined, leaving Orlando short-handed.
How it unfolded
- Nov 25, 2025Black scored a career-high 31 points in Orlando's 144-103 NBA Cup win over the 76ers in Philadelphia.
- Nov 1, 2026Black had 23 points, eight rebounds and three assists in a 108-97 loss to the Celtics; Orlando committed 18 turnovers.
- Nov 2, 2026Black was ruled out for Monday's game against the Wizards because of ankle injury management.
Key terms
- combo guard
- A basketball guard who combines the skills of a point guard and a shooting guard without fitting either role exactly.
- NBA Cup
- An annual NBA tournament held during the regular season, split into group stage and knockout rounds.
Source: Wikipedia