Elfrid Payton is a sneaky Rookie of the Year candidate, Nikola Vucevic only filmed a reasonably priced expansion along with the Orlando Magic’s defense has allowed a highly stingy 97.2 points per 100 possessions during preseason play, based on RealGM.com.
You’re able to correctly cite how the Magic have been such sound statistical stoppers because their preseason schedule included the hapless Sixers and Indiana Pacers, but understand this: You’re no fun at parties.
Additionally decidedly unfun: Victor Oladipo’s being sidelined for a while with a injury.
The team release relayed the news that was buzz-killing Oct. 23:
Orlando Magic guard Victor Oladipo is going to be out indefinitely after suffering a facial fracture in clinic Thursday, General Manager Rob Hennigan announced now.
Oladipo, who was assessed Thursday afternoon, will experience a corrective surgical procedure on Saturday. After taking an elbow in a practice 12, he had been hurt.
Oladipo, last year’s lottery pick and someone the Magic expected would take a leap this year, was already battling a bad knee during the preseason. Neither he nor Orlando desired this.
Looks like Payton is going to have a chance to show himself immediately. That is good.
Looks like Ben Gordon is in the mix to begin at guard. That’s less great.
Hurry back, Victor.
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