Fultz (knee) is available and starting against the Heat on Sunday, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Fultz was uncertain to feature in the season finale but will end up in the starting lineup, though it remains to be seen how involved he'll be. Fultz will try to finish the season on a strong note after averaging 16.1 points and 6.3 assists per game since the beginning of March.
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Magic's Markelle Fultz: Questionable for finale
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Fultz (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's regular-season finale versus the Heat, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Fultz was also questionable prior to Friday's game with the same issue and ultimately played through it. Jalen Suggs and Cole Anthony would be in line for expanded roles should he ultimately sit out.
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Magic's Markelle Fultz: Will play Friday
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Fultz (knee) is available and will start Friday's game against the Nets.
After resting Thursday and initially being listed as out for Friday's game, Fultz will in fact play versus Brooklyn and should garner his usual role during Orlando's penultimate contest this season. Over his past 15 appearances, Fultz has averaged 16.9 points, 6.7 assists, 3.7 rebounds and 1.5 steals in 32.3 minutes per game.
Fultz (knee) has been upgraded to questionable for Friday's game against the Nets.
After initially being ruled out for a second consecutive matchup, Fultz has been upgraded to questionable as the game draws closer, suggesting he could be in line to play after all. He's topped 20 points in two of his last three appearances, averaging 19.7 points, 6.0 assists and 3.3 rebounds in 31.0 minutes per game.
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Magic's Markelle Fultz: Resting again Friday
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Fultz (knee) won't play Friday against the Nets.
Fultz will once again rest Friday as the team has been eliminated from playoff contention, and a number of other rotation players are sitting out. Expect Jalen Suggs and Cole Anthony to see increased run while Fultz sits. The 24-year-old's final chance to play this season will be Sunday against Miami.
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Magic's Markelle Fultz: One of several players resting
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Fultz (knee) will be held out of Thursday's game against the Cavaliers, Dan Savage of OrlandoMagic.com reports.
For the most part, the Magic have avoided resting players down the stretch despite being eliminated from playoff contention, but that will not be the case Thursday, as Fultz, Paolo Banchero (back), Wendell Carter (hip), Gary Harris (adductor) and Franz Wagner (ankle) have all been ruled out. It's worth noting that the Magic are currently in a three-way tie with the Wizards and Pacers in the win column, so lottery odds are likely the motivating factor. With that in mind, keep an eye on Orlando's injury report ahead of Friday's game at Brooklyn, as well as for Sunday's season finale against Miami.
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Magic's Markelle Fultz: Drops team-high 23 points
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Fultz recorded 23 points (11-17 FG, 1-1 3Pt), two rebounds and eight assists over 36 minutes during Tuesday's 117-113 loss to the Cavaliers.
Fultz continues to play well down the stretch, taking advantage of the fact that the Magic continue to allow their main pieces to remain active. After a steady start to the season, Fultz had found his feet over the past couple of months, looking very much like the player we expected to see following the 2017 NBA draft. Over the past two months, Fultz has put up top-60 value in nine-category formats, providing us a floor with which to work when it comes to projecting his long-term value. There have been a lot of positives this season, and while he may not reach an elite level, it's quite possible he becomes a fourth-round asset as soon as next season.
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Magic's Markelle Fultz: Drops 25 points in win
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Fultz notched 25 points (11-15 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), six rebounds, four assists and two blocks across 33 minutes during Friday's 116-109 victory over the Wizards.
Fultz continues to be a reliable point guard for both Orlando and for fantasy managers. With a little more than a week left in the regular season, Fultz is on pace to return eighth-round value in nine-category fantasy leagues on the back of his production in points, assists and steals with solid efficiency.
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Magic's Markelle Fultz: Flirts with double-double
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Fultz recorded 10 points (5-13 FG, 0-3 3Pt), six rebounds, nine assists and two steals in 28 minutes during Sunday's 119-106 victory over the Nets.
Fultz struggled with his efficiency for a second straight game, but he was still able to extend his double-digit scoring streak to 11 contests and missed out on his second double-double during that stretch by one assist. The 2017 No. 1 overall pick was a bit inconsistent during his return to action at the beginning of December, but he's arguably been playing the best ball of his career lately, posting 16.1 points, 6.0 assists, 4.4 rebounds and 1.7 steals with 51/23/88 shooting splits over his last 25 appearances.
Magic's Markelle Fultz: Drops 10 dimes for double-double
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Fultz chipped in 12 points (5-12 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-3 FT), 10 assists, three rebounds and one steal in 34 minutes during Sunday's 111-105 loss to the Lakers.
Fultz's 10 assists matched his best total of the season. His ability to remain healthy has resulted in a career revival for the sixth-year pro, who has historically had trouble staying on the floor. Although Fultz's shot volume remains on the low side, he's played well enough to keep the starting job ahead of Cole Anthony and Jalen Suggs (concussion) and is on pace to record the best statistical season of his career.
Fultz recorded 28 points (10-17 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 7-8 FT), six rebounds, four assists, one block and four steals across 35 minutes during Saturday's 113-108 victory over the Clippers.
Fultz scored a career-high 28 points in the win, continuing to shine for the Magic despite their recent record. He has been a top-75 player this season, but it has been his last month that has got people talking. During that span, he has been a third-round asset in standard nine-category formats, averaging 17.5 points, 4.4 rebounds, 5.8 assists and 1.8 steals while shooting 53.8 percent from the field and 90.0 percent from the line. Projecting forward, barring any setbacks, he could very well be a top-60 target come draft season.
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Magic's Markelle Fultz: Comes close to triple-double
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Fultz provided 25 points (11-17 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-3 FT), seven rebounds, nine assists and two steals across 34 minutes during Thursday's 116-113 loss to Phoenix.
Fultz was excellent from the field but also posted strong peripheral stats, ending just one assist and three rebounds shy of a triple-double despite the losing effort. Fultz has been a bit inconsistent with his scoring figures, but he has surpassed the 20-point mark three times in eight March appearances. He's averaging 17.0 points, 6.3 assists, 4.4 rebounds and 1.5 steals per game in that span.
Fultz supplied 25 points (9-13 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 5-6 FT), three rebounds and six assists over 32 minutes during Thursday's 131-124 loss to the Jazz.
Fultz was extremely efficient from the field and knocked down multiple triples for the first time since Jan. 21 en route to a season-high 25 points, marking his seventh game with at least 20. Across 46 appearances, the 2017 first-round pick is averaging 13.6 points, 5.5 assists, 4.0 rebounds and 1.5 steals in 29.6 minutes, which would all be career highs.
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Magic's Markelle Fultz: Solid game in loss
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Fultz finished Sunday's 122-119 loss to the Trail Blazers with 15 points (5-9 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 5-5 FT), five rebounds, eight assists and four steals across 35 minutes.
Fultz provided a solid fantasy line Sunday night, adding some nice steals and assists totals to his 15 points on 55.6 percent from the field. The 24-year-old continues to have what many consider to be his best season yet, averaging career highs in just about every category including points (13.3), assists (5.5), rebounds (4.1), steals (1.5), field-goal percentage (50.5) and even minutes (29.5).
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Magic's Markelle Fultz: Scores 21 points in loss
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Fultz notched 21 points (9-14 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-3 FT), seven rebounds and five assists over 32 minutes during Wednesday's 139-117 loss to Milwaukee.
Fultz got off to a great start with nine first-quarter points on 4-of-5 shooting and helped the Magic keep pace with the Bucks early on. He came out strong after the break as well, knocking down four of six shots in the third quarter for another 10 points to finish second on the team with 21 points on the night. The point guard added seven rebounds and has grabbed at least five boards in three straight games while dishing five or more assists in five of his last six.
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Magic's Markelle Fultz: Rounds out box score nicely
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Fultz supplied 14 points (6-9 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), five rebounds, five assists and two steals across 30 minutes in Monday's 101-93 win over the Pelicans.
Though he averaged 17.0 points over the Magic's previous three contests, Fultz hadn't hit more than half of his field-goal attempts in any of those games, but he got back over the 50-percent mark Monday. Even though Orlando has been at full health in the backcourt for several weeks, head coach Jamahl Mosley has committed to Fultz as the team's clear top point guard over more recent first-round draft picks in Cole Anthony and Jalen Suggs. Fultz finished February with at least 30 minutes played in all 11 of Orlando's games.
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Magic's Markelle Fultz: Game-high eight dimes in win
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Fultz racked up 14 points (6-14 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT), two rebounds, eight assists, one block and two steals over 30 minutes during Thursday's 108-106 victory over Detroit.
Fultz was unable to knock down any of his four shot attempts in the first half but helped make up for his lack of scoring with five assists. He turned things around in the second half, going 6-of-10 from the field for 14 points while dishing out another three dimes. The point guard finished with a game-high eight assists and tied for the team lead with two steals. Fultz is now averaging 16.2 points per game on 52.1 percent shooting from the field in February and is continuing to establish himself more on the offensive end.
