Orlando Magic swingman Terrence Ross will be sidelined for a long time after suffering an injury in their Wednesday night win over the Oklahoma City Thunder. Ross suffered the injury at the 4:38 mark of the second quarter and he did not return to the contest.
Magic wingman Terrence Ross will not return to the game tonight after suffering a knee injury… you can hear him yell in pain as he hits the ground ? pic.twitter.com/qur9WRR2pz
— Def Pen Hoops (@DefPenHoops) November 30, 2017
The Orlando Magic made the news official earlier today.
RELEASE: Terrence Ross injury update pic.twitter.com/WytGzfD1I1
— Orlando Magic PR (@Magic_PR) November 30, 2017
Ross has played in all 22 games this season for the Magic including 20 starts. He’s averaging 9 points per game, 3.2 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.23 steals in 26.2 minutes per game. His points per game mark is the lowest since his rookie year with the Toronto Raptors.
The Orlando Magic traded for Terrence Ross after giving up on the Serge Ibaka experiment only 56 games into his tenure with the team. Orlando also acquired a first-round pick in the deal.
For the Magic, they will continue to depend on Jonathon Simmons to produce for them in Ross’ absence. Expect more playing time for Mario Hezonja and Arron Afflalo as the Magic continue to bounce back from their nine-game losing streak.
