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Orlando Magic Star Paolo Banchero Out Indefinitely with Torn Oblique Muscle

Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero will be sidelined for 4-6 weeks due to a torn right oblique muscle, impacting the team's season outlook.

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Updated: Nov 1st, 2024, 3:40 AM ET

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The Orlando Magic announced that Paolo Banchero, their star forward, has suffered a torn right oblique muscle, leaving him out indefinitely. Banchero was averaging 29 points per game this season and recently scored a career-high 50 points. The Magic expect to re-evaluate his injury in four to six weeks, raising concerns about the team's performance without their leading scorer as they aim for playoff success.

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