Orlando Magic forward, Paolo Banchero has been sidelined indefinitely due to a right oblique abdominal muscle tear, Afrosport reports.
The team-leading scorer was injured during the fourth quarter of Magic’s 102-99 loss to the Chicago Bulls 102-99 on Wednesday.
Although he played until the end, the medical staff initially called a right abdominal strain, but the injury was determined to be worse after further testing.
Orlando noted that he will be re-evaluated in four to six weeks as his return to the court will depend on how he responds to treatment.
Paolo Banchero has been diagnosed with a torn right oblique.
Banchero will be out indefinitely and his return to play will depend on how he responds to treatment.
He will be re-evaluated in four-to-six weeks. pic.twitter.com/ws0EDiYPpy
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The player who turns 22 on November 11 was averaging 29.0 points, 8.8 rebounds and 5.6 assists in the Magic’s five games so far this season.
The Magic’s five-game road trip continues on Friday night when they take on the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.
