Orton pressed into relief: With the Magic desperately thin in the front court as a result of Dwight Howard’s lingering back injury and Glen Davis’ knee injury on Sunday, the team was forced to turn to little-used reserve center Daniel Orton against the Cavaliers. Orton, who entered the game with 45 career minutes to his name, played a career-high 29 minutes, recording career bests across the board. He finished the game with 11 points, four rebounds and an assist, while also making a huge impact on the defensive side of the ball, blocking three shots and grabbing five steals. (Updated 04/15/2012)
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/26/12).
Fantasy Analysis
Orton may get a crash course in the NBA, as the Magic are still jostling for position in the playoffs with six games remaining. With no other true centers on the roster, the team may need to rely on Orton down the stretch, depending on how serious Davis’ injury is. Even if the team does turn to Orton for the final six games, he is too unproven to be worth using in any Fantasy format. (Updated 04/15/2012).
04/16/2012 21:31 Anderson carries Magic past 76ers
Ryan Anderson had 26 points and 16 rebounds, J.J. Redick scored 18 points and the Orlando Magic held off the Philadelphia 76ers 113-100 on Monday night.
04/15/2012 21:03 Magic top Cavs, clinch playoff berth
Jameer Nelson scored 21 points and the Orlando Magic clinched a playoff berth in the Eastern Conference with a 100-84 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday night.
04/13/2012 11:53 Dwight Howard to seek second opinion on back, out Friday vs. Hawks
The Orlando Sentinel reports that Magic All-Star center Dwight Howard is visiting Los Angeles for a second opinion on a lingering back injury that has kept him out of four of the past six games for Orlando. Howard will miss Friday night's game against Atlanta as well.
