Jalen Suggs Sidelined by Back Injury

Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs was taken off the court in a wheelchair during Friday's game against the Toronto Raptors due to back spasms. He sustained the injury while attempting to jump for a steal, falling to the ground in visible pain without any contact. Suggs had been enjoying a breakout season, averaging 16.8 points per game, but now joins teammates Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner on the injury list, both of whom are recovering from similar oblique injuries. Coach Jamahl Mosley indicated that while back spasms can be painful, they may not be long-term. The Magic, already struggling with injuries, now face the possibility of losing their top three scorers if Suggs is sidelined for an extended period. The team's injury woes continue to mount as they seek to maintain their competitiveness in the season.