Big developments are coming from O-Town.
of orlando magiC is off to a pretty good start this season, with a record of 3 wins and 2 losses to date. And because they are young and talented, there is hope that the team will get better as time goes on. The hype was definitely real for the Magic.
Then, boom, a big bang happened Thursday night as Orlando announced it had acquired the All-Star power forward. Paolo Banchero He is expected to be out for 4-6 weeks due to a torn right oblique muscle. (Related: NBA Insider Says Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo Could Be Traded, Linked to Heat and Nets: Report)
Banchero has been absolutely productive this season, averaging 29.0 points (49.5%), 8.8 rebounds and 5.6 assists per game before his injury. Besides, he chalked up his opinion. first 50 point game He accomplished that in his career in a 119-115 win over the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday night.
He suffered the oblique injury Wednesday in a 102-99 loss to the Chicago Bulls.
Paolo Banchero was diagnosed with a torn right oblique muscle.
Banchero is out indefinitely and his return to play will depend on how he responds to treatment.
He is scheduled to be retested in 4 to 6 weeks. pic.twitter.com/ws0EDiYPpy
— Orlando Magic (@OrlandoMagic) November 1, 2024
Injury alert: Paolo Banchero out for 4-6 weeks with oblique tear
— Andrew Powell (@AndrewPow3ll) November 1, 2024
This is crazy. Because I was just watching a live local news feed from Orlando the other night highlighting Banchero’s 50-point performance, and I happened to be watching it after the World Series that night. As a Florida guy, I thought that was pretty cool and was interested to see how he would do as things progressed, especially since Orlando is still young.
Unfortunately, that hype didn’t last long, but at least this one only lasted a month and something could change, and it could get worse.
