Magic's Carter Jr. Suffers Back Injury, Playoff Push in Doubt
The Orlando Magic’s playoff aspirations took a major hit on Friday night when starting center Wendell Carter Jr. suffered a back injury just four minutes into their game against the Philadelphia 76ers. The 24-year-old big man was seen struggling to defend Joel Embiid early on, picking up a few quick fouls before exiting to the locker room for further evaluation.
Carter has been a crucial piece for the surprising Magic this season, providing a reliable third scoring option behind stars Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner.