Availability
Anthony Black (quad) will be out against the Pistons on Sunday with a quad contusion.
Fantasy Impact
With Black out, expect Javon Carter and Jett Black to get some extra playing time. Carter is the more appealing play for fantasy.
Anthony Black scored 20 points (8-13 FG, 4-6 3PT, 0-0 FT) and chipped in three rebounds, three assists, and three steals during the Magic's 131-94 win over the Kings on Thursday.
Fantasy Impact
Black has now reached double figures in scoring in 11 straight contests and is averaging 18.2 points during the streak. He has also recorded at least one steal in seven straight and is averaging two steals per game in February. The 22-year-old Black is enjoying a breakout campaign in his third season in the NBA as he is posting career-high averages of 16.1 points, 4.0 rebounds, 4.0 assists, and 1.4 steals.
Anthony Black led the Magic with 26 points (8-13 FG, 2-6 3PT, 8-9 FT) and added five rebounds, two assists, two steals, and a block in Orlando's win over Milwaukee on Monday.
Fantasy Impact
Black has now scored in double figures in nine straight games and has recorded at least 20 points in back-to-back contests. His 8-of-13 performance was his best shooting night since January 9 when he went 9-of-10 against the Pelicans. Black is averaging 17.2 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 3.2 assists in five February contests as his breakout season continues.
Anthony Black scored 21 points (8-19 FG, 1-7 3P, 4-4 FT) with three rebounds, four assists, four steals, and a block in the Magic's 120-117 win over the Jazz on Saturday.
Fantasy Impact
Orlando overcame a rough second quarter in the second half, finally pulling ahead of the Jazz in the fourth quarter, and it helped the Jazz rested their starters for that frame as well. As for Black, it was not the best night for him, hitting just one of his seven shots from beyond the arc. He will look to improve next time out.
Black finished with 14 points on 6-of-14 shooting, five assists, four rebounds, three steals, one block and two three-pointers in Monday's defeat to Cleveland. He logged 37 minutes in the contest.
Fantasy Impact
The defensive effort highlighted Black's performance, as he totaled four stocks in the loss. He joined two other Orlando players in reaching double figures for scoring.