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With Cole Anthony sidelined, many were expecting Anthony Black to move into the starting lineup, but Joseph got his first starting nod since 2022. Joseph didn’t contribute much in his 26 minutes, and Anthony Black wasn’t able to do much in his 15 minutes, as he finished with five points, two rebounds, one assist and one steal. None of these three guards have been viable replacements for Jalen Suggs, who underwent season-ending surgery. Managers will likely have to look outside of Orlando for the best replacement for Suggs.

With Cole Anthony (toe) sidelined, Joseph will slide into the starting lineup after playing 10 minutes on Sunday. Joseph hasn’t been a consistent part of Orlando’s rotation this season, but he will get a big opportunity on Tuesday. Anthony Black will likely fill out the backup point guard minutes.

Anthony was a late addition to the injury report, and he has now officially been ruled out. Anthony Black will likely slide into the starting lineup, with Cory Joseph filling out the backup point guard minutes.

Anthony has been filling in as the Magic’s starting point guard with Jalen Suggs out. Now he’s popped up as questionable just hours before game-time Tuesday, giving him a legitimate chance to miss the game against the Rockets. Anthony Black would likely move into the starting lineup and be worth streaming if Cole Anthony is out.

Anthony didn’t return after hurting his knee against the Cavaliers on Tuesday but went through shootaround Thursday. He’s been starting at point guard lately, but could be replaced by Anthony Black if Anthony is not healthy enough to play.

With Jalen Suggs sidelined indefinitely, Anthony’s injury opens up more minutes for Anthony Black in Orlando’s rotation.

Anthony was defending Donovan Mitchell in the third quarter of Tuesday’s game against the Cavaliers when he suffered an apparent knee injury. The 24-year-old point guard was helped to the locker room and quickly ruled out for the remainder of the game. Anthony Black will pick up additional minutes with Anthony out. It’s unclear how severe the injury might be at this time.

Head coach Jamahl Mosley did say that Suggs was able to do some running, though that is the same update that he provided after practice last Tuesday. Suggs has already been ruled out for a 13th straight game on Tuesday, and he has missed 23 of Orlando’s last 24 games, though he was previously dealing with a back injury. There doesn’t seem to be a clear timeline for Suggs to return to the lineup. Cole Anthony and Anthony Black will continue to fill the point guard minutes with Suggs sidelined.

Black finished with a goose egg in his last game out, but he tied Franz Wagner for team lead in scoring behind an efficient 7-of-12 shooting night that included a 4-of-5 mark from beyond the arc. Black’s performances have been highly sporadic and, even though Jalen Suggs is still sidelined, the former’s fantasy value is wildly unpredictable from night to night.

Suggs missed nine games before the All-Star break but, while this update may seem encouraging, the fact that he’s still not taking contact after such an extended break casts serious doubt on his availability this week. Orlando plays a back-to-back set on Thursday and Friday against the Hawks and Grizzlies before wrapping up the week against the Wizards on Sunday. Cole Anthony and Anthony Black should continue to see increased minutes for as long as Suggs is sidelined.