The Lead
Despite the absence of several players because of injuries, including Cole Anthony who sat out the entire second half after suffering a right shoulder strain shortly before halftime, the Orlando Magic hung tough with the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday night. In the end, though, it was the duo of Damian Lillard and Carmelo Anthony who had their way against the injury-ravaged Magic, as the two combined for 59 points in Portland’s 106-97 victory at the Moda Center.
Top Storyline
Several times this season, the Magic have welcomed one player back from an injury only to see another one go down the same night.