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The NBA penalized nan Orlando Magic for what nan convention says was a usurpation of its wounded reporting policies.
The squad was fined $25,000 Thursday complete Magic defender Anthony Black’s readiness up of Monday’s crippled against nan Detroit Pistons.
Black missed 15 games starring up to Monday’s matchup arsenic he recovered from an abdominal strain. He was initially designated arsenic retired for nan game, but nan 22-year-old entered and vanished pinch 14 points and a brace of steals.
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Anthony Black of nan Orlando Magic dribbles nan shot against nan Detroit Pistons during nan 4th fourth astatine Kia Center successful Orlando, Fla., April 6, 2026. (Rich Storry/Getty Images)
Orlando hit Detroit 123-107 for its 3rd consecutive win. The Magic kept rolling, outlasting nan Minnesota Timberwolves connected Wednesday for a 4th triumph successful a row.
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In announcing nan fine, nan NBA said nan Magic grounded to accurately disclose Black's crippled readiness status.
Anthony Black of nan Orlando Magic dribbles nan shot against nan Minnesota Timberwolves during nan 3rd 4th astatine Kia Center successful Orlando, Fla., April 8, 2026. (Rich Storry/Getty Images)
Black, a third-year subordinate from Arkansas, is averaging 15.1 points and 3.8 assists successful 62 games, including 40 starts.
Anthony Black of nan Orlando Magic dribbles nan shot against Julian Phillips of nan Minnesota Timberwolves during nan 4th fourth astatine Kia Center successful Orlando, Fla., April 8, 2026. (Rich Storry/Getty Images)
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The Magic participate Friday’s crippled successful Chicago against nan Bulls successful nan seventh spot successful nan Eastern Conference standings. The Pistons person clinched nan East’s champion wide grounds and play nan Charlotte Hornets Friday night.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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Chantz Martin is simply a sports writer for Fox News Digital.
