Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs overcame a left knee strain to return and play in the second half of Game 2 against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Suggs, who sustained the injury in the first quarter, was initially questionable to return but was back on the court in the third quarter with a sleeve on his leg. The third-year guard, the Magic’s top defensive guard, played despite the pain, averaging 12.6 points and 2.7 assists in 75 games this season.
Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs suffered a left knee strain and had to be helped off the court during the first quarter of Game 2 of their playoff series against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday night. Suggs, who averaged 12.6 points per game in the regular season, was scoreless in eight minutes prior to the injury. The Magic listed Suggs as questionable to return, with Markelle Fultz taking over the ball-handling duties in his absence.
Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs suffered a left knee injury in the first quarter of Game 2 against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The collision with Donovan Mitchell left Suggs in visible pain, and he was unable to put any weight on his knee. The injury is a significant concern for the Magic, as Suggs is a key defensive player and sets the tone for the team.
Orlando Magic point guard Jalen Suggs suffered a left knee injury early in Game 2 of their first-round playoff series against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday night. Suggs did not return to the game, and his status for the remainder of the series is currently unknown.
