Jalen Suggs Questionable for Magic’s Game Against Jazz on January 5th with Lower Back Injury
Jalen Suggs of the Orlando Magic is dealing with a lower back injury. He is currently listed as questionable for their upcoming game against the Utah Jazz on January 5th. This news comes after he suffered the injury on January 3rd, leaving his status uncertain for taking the court.
What It Means
If Jalen Suggs cannot play, it could impact the Magic significantly. Suggs has been averaging 16.8 points per game this season. He also contributes 4.2 rebounds and 3.8 assists per game, showing his all-around value to the team.
The Magic may need to rely more on Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Gary Harris if Suggs is out. Caldwell-Pope plays an average of 31 minutes and scores about 9.1 points per game, while Harris averages 16.3 minutes and scores around 4 points per game. Both players will have to step up in Suggs’ absence.
