Magic's Jalen Suggs: Awful shooting in playoff exit
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Suggs closed Sunday's 106-94 loss to the Cavaliers in Game 7 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs with 10 points (2-13 FG, 2-10 3Pt, 4-5 FT), nine rebounds, four assists and one steal across 40 minutes.
Suggs didn't have a good series against the Cavaliers and failed to operate as the third scoring option the Magic desperately needed at times. He reached the 15-point mark in just two of the seven games and averaged 14.7 points on a mere 40.2 percent mark from the floor. Despite the playoff woes, Suggs' role as a starter for the Magic next season shouldn't be in question.
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Magic's Jalen Suggs: Sees 39 minutes in loss
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Suggs registered 13 points (5-14 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 3-4 FT), five rebounds, one block and two steals across 39 minutes during Tuesday's 104-103 loss to Cleveland in Game 5 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Suggs wasn't able to generate much on the offensive end, and he has the unenviable task of trying to slow Darius Garland and Donovan Mitchell in this series. Despite some solid counting stats, Suggs hasn't played to his full potential yet, as he's hitting just 24.0 percent from beyond the arc in his last five games.
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Magic's Jalen Suggs: Mixed results in Game 4
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Suggs registered 12 points (4-7 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds and three assists in 29 minutes during Saturday's 112-89 win over the Cavaliers in Game 4 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Suggs exploded for 24 points (9-11 FG) during Orlando's Game 3 win and was productive again in Game 4 as the Magic evened the series at 2-2. However, he committed seven turnovers Saturday after coughing the ball up only three times over the prior three matchups. Despite inconsistent production to start the postseason, Suggs has been one of the Magic's top overall producers, averaging 14.5 points, 4.0 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 1.3 steals in 29.8 minutes across four games.
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Magic's Jalen Suggs: Nearly perfect in Game 3 victory
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Suggs provided 24 points (9-11 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT), four rebounds, three assists, one block and two steals over 28 minutes during Thursday's 121-83 victory over the Cavaliers in Game 3 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Paolo Banchero led the way for the Magic with an impressive double-double, but Suggs' outing can't be overlooked, as he missed just two shots from the field while also making his presence felt on both ends of the court. The Magic need Suggs to be at his best if they want to have a shot at turning things around in the series, and this was certainly a step in the right direction after he scored a combined 22 points while going 6-for-21 from the field in the first two games of this series.
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Magic's Jalen Suggs: Won't face limitations in Game 3
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Suggs won't face a minutes limit during Thursday's Game 3 against the Cavaliers, Kendra Andrews of ESPN.com reports.
Suggs suffered a left knee sprain during Monday's Game 2 loss, but he practiced fully Wednesday and did so again Thursday morning. He's averaged 11.0 points, 5.0 rebounds and 4.5 assists in 31.0 minutes per game over the first two matchups in the series.
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Magic's Jalen Suggs: Goes through practice
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Suggs (knee) was able to practice Wednesday, Dan Savage of the Magic's official site reports.
Coach Jamahl Mosley said that Suggs is feeling better, and previous reports have indicated that the guard is expected to play in Game 3 Thursday against the Cavaliers. Fantasy managers can expect more clarity when Orlando releases their official injury report Wednesday evening.
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Magic's Jalen Suggs: Expects to play in Game 3
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Suggs said after Monday's 96-86 loss to the Cavaliers that he doesn't think his sprained left knee injury will keep him from playing Thursday in Game 3 of the series, Josh Robbins of The Athletic reports.
Suggs suffered the injury in the first quarter Monday, when he collapsed to the floor after making contact with Cleveland's Donovan Mitchell. Suggs grabbed his leg in visible pain after the play and didn't put any weight on his leg as he was assisted to the locker room, but he was able to return to the contest after halftime while sporting a compression sleeve on his leg. He ended up playing well down the stretch, finishing with nine points (2-5 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 5-7 FT), six rebounds, five assists and one steal in 29 minutes. Adrenaline might have played a part in Suggs feeling well enough to return, so the Magic will wait and see how his knee responds over the next two days before deciding whether he's fit to play in Game 3 with the Magic facing a 2-0 series deficit.
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Magic's Jalen Suggs: Starts second half
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Suggs (knee) started the second half of Monday's Game 2 against the Cavaliers, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
Suggs was spotted warming up on the court ahead of the second half, and he feels healthy enough to give it a go. He'll look to provide his team with a spark as the Magic face a 14-point deficit to begin the third quarter.
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Magic's Jalen Suggs: Questionable to return
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Suggs has been diagnosed with a left knee strain and is questionable to return to Monday's Game 2 against Cleveland.
The fact that Suggs hasn't been immediately ruled out after suffering what appeared to be a serious injury is great news for the Magic. The team will likely continue to monitor its starting point guard as the game wears on to determine whether he can check back in.
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Magic's Jalen Suggs: Helped off court
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Suggs needed assistance to get off the court during Monday's Game 2 against the Cavaliers after appearing to suffer a left leg injury, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.
Suggs suffered the injury in the first quarter after making contact with Donovan Mitchell, and he stayed down after the play. If Suggs is unable to return, look for Markelle Fultz and Cole Anthony to shoulder the load at point guard.
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Magic's Jalen Suggs: Strong two-way effort in loss
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Suggs ended with 21 points (7-13 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 5-5 FT), two rebounds, four assists, two blocks and two steals across 29 minutes during Tuesday's 118-106 loss to the Rockets.
Suggs was fantastic on both ends of the floor despite the loss, leading the Magic with 21 points with four combined steals and blocks. Suggs has been somewhat of a revelation this season, finally realizing some of the potential that has until now been missing. He has been a top 100 player in 72 games, averaging 12.5 points, 2.8 assists, 1.5 steals and 2.1 three-pointers.
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Magic's Jalen Suggs: Struggles in loss Friday
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Suggs logged eight points (4-8 FG, 0-3 3Pt), one rebound, two assists and one steal across 22 minutes during Friday's 124-115 loss to Charlotte.
Suggs was a non-factor in the loss, and he was outplayed by Markelle Fultz on both ends of the floor. Despite being a must-roster player for the majority of the season, Suggs' fantasy ceiling remains limited. With very little room to move in terms of upside, he is not someone who needs to be prioritized down the stretch.
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Magic's Jalen Suggs: Efficient in win Monday
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Suggs chipped in 15 points (5-8 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT), three rebounds, seven assists and two blocks over 33 minutes during Monday's 104-103 win over Portland.
Suggs missed only three attempts from beyond the arc in what turned out to be a strong display on offense, and the Magic needed every point they could get since they defeated a struggling Blazers team by just one point. Suggs has scored exactly 15 points in three consecutive games, and even though the Orlando offense typically runs through Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner, Suggs can be a dependable scorer when called upon.
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Magic's Jalen Suggs: Struggles with shot Wednesday
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Suggs produced four points (1-7 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), one rebound, two assists and two steals in 25 minutes during Wednesday's 101-93 loss to Golden State.
Wednesday's game was the second contest in a row during which Suggs went 1-for-5 from deep. He's shooting a career-high 39.5 percent from beyond the arc this season, but that has dropped to 27.8 percent over his last three games. Suggs will look to get his stroke back Friday against the Clippers.
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Magic's Jalen Suggs: Leading scorer vs. New Orleans
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Suggs finished Thursday's 121-106 victory over the Pelicans with 22 points (7-14 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 5-6 FT), one rebound, two assists and one steal in 28 minutes.
Suggs has scored in double digits in each of his last six games while shooting 48.7 percent from three on 6.5 attempts per game. Thursday's performance marked the first time since Jan. 9 against the Timberwolves that he's scored 20 points. Suggs is registering career-high marks this season in points per game (12.5), field-goal efficiency (46.7 percent) and three-point efficiency (40.1 percent).
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Magic's Jalen Suggs: Nabs three steals vs. Raptors
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Suggs finished with 16 points (6-9 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT), one rebound, three assists and three steals across 30 minutes during Friday's 113-103 victory over the Raptors.
After missing two games due to a bruised right thigh, Suggs has put up decent numbers in his last two games. His three-point shooting has been particularly good as he's gone 7-for-14 over that span. Suggs is shooting a career-high 39.7 percent from three this season, up nearly seven percentage points from 2022-23.
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Magic's Jalen Suggs: Practices Tuesday
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Suggs (thigh) was active for practice Tuesday in advance of Wednesday's game against Brooklyn, Dan Savage of the Magic's official site reports.
Suggs' status will be determined by how his body responds to his practice workload Tuesday. He was joined in practice participation by Markelle Fultz (knee), with both players being questionable for Wednesday's contest.
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Magic's Jalen Suggs: Strokes five threes Wednesday
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Suggs registered 19 points (6-12 FG, 5-10 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, four assists and one steal in 32 minutes during Wednesday's 119-109 victory over Washington.
It was the first time since early January that Suggs connected on five or more threes in a game. He provided a solid third option for the Magic on Wednesday alongside All-Star Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner. Suggs has upped his shooting efficiency from the field and from three-point range this season, though he won't see as many opportunities to score when sharing the floor with Banchero and Wagner.
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Magic's Jalen Suggs: Leads from deep to boost offense
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Suggs finished with 15 points (5-8 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal over 29 minutes in Thursday's 115-107 win over Utah.
Suggs connected on a team-high mark from three while ending as one of two Magic players with 15 or more points despite fouling out and dealing with foul trouble throughout Thursday's contest. Suggs has connected on four or more threes in nine games, and he has tallied at least 15 points on 20 occasions.
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Magic's Jalen Suggs: Not listed on injury report
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Suggs (head) isn't listed on Orlando's injury report ahead of Saturday's game against the Pistons.
Suggs left Thursday's win over the Cavaliers in the third quarter with a head injury after colliding with teammate Wendell Carter, but the former looks to have avoided a concussion. With Markelle Fultz (injury maintenance) still out, Suggs should handle point guard duties versus Detroit, while Gary Harris starts at shooting guard again.
