Orlando Magic rookie could play in Friday’s home game vs. the Phoenix Suns after sitting for because of a sprained left ankle.
He was listed as questionable on the team’s Thursday evening injury report.
The Magic ruled out Banchero pregame vs. the Mavericks after he suffered the injury in
“He’ll be day-to-day,” coach Jamahl Mosley said. “He’s moving around a little bit but probably more sore than anything.”
Banchero, the No. 1 pick in June’s draft, was originally added to the team’s evening injury report on Tuesday, listed as questionable until two hours before tipoff.
He rolled the ankle on a drive to the basket with 2:51 remaining against the Rockets.
Banchero did finish Monday’s game, recording 30 points on 8-of-16 shooting and 12 of 14 on free throws to go with 6 rebounds and 4 assists in 35 minutes.
He’s averaging a team-high 23.5 points, which also is the most among rookies, to go with 8.3 rebounds and 3.6 assists in 34.6 minutes.
Two-way guard Kevon Harris, who also missed Wednesday’s win, was listed as questionable because of a left rib contusion.
(torn right internal oblique), (fractured left big toe), (left knee injury recovery), (left knee injury recovery) and Moe Wagner (sprained right midfoot) remain sidelined.
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