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Ganguli: Ryan Anderson's MRI Confirms a Sprained Ankle, Nothing More

Tania Ganguli of the Orlando Sentinel reveals the good news.

Ryan Anderson wore a boot on his right foot today and said an MRI this morning showed his injury isn't especially serious -- no tear or break. 

"I guess it's the best possible situation for what happened," Anderson said.

But it will keep Anderson out of some games. Magic Coach Stan Van Gundy also said Vince Carter was doubtful for Sunday's game. That means between the suspension (SF Rashard Lewis) and injuries (PF Anderson, SG Vince Carter, C Adonal Foyle) the Magic will have nine available players tomorrow night in Oklahoma City.

It's still early in the regular season so it's wise that head coach Stan Van Gundy continues to sit Vince Carter so that he recovers from his ankle injury properly. The last thing the Orlando Magic need is Carter at less than 100% when he eventually returns. Carter isn't the same player when he's mentally aware of his physical limitations, as one saw during the game against the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday (didn't attack the basket, settled for jumpers, etc). 

Anthony Johnson will rejoin the team after being absent for yesterday's game (father in law passed away).

Needless to say, it pays to have the depth and flexibility the Magic have (one can never have too much it). Although only nine players will suit up tomorrow against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Van Gundy has the ability to play everyone at a variety of positions (excluding Dwight Howard, of course). Expect a mishmash of lineup combinations from Van Gundy, as was the case against the Toronto Raptors this past Sunday.

As for Ryan Anderson, one can only hope for a speedy recovery.

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F yeah

Keep pumpin, ain't worried bout nuttin
Busters thought we was frontin, so reload and keep dumpin
Keep Sleeping on Orlando...

by BS Patrol on Nov 7, 2009 3:10 PM EST reply actions  

No Mas!

Please, no more injuries!

by NC Magic Fan on Nov 7, 2009 3:24 PM EST reply actions  

Geez, who would have figured that the Magic's depth would be tested this early and this much

I just hope this isn’t going to be the trend for the rest of the season.

Even though the Hippopotamus lacks a stinger for a tail, a truly wise man would rather be sat on by a bee. ~ Banacek

by funny80sguy on Nov 7, 2009 4:26 PM EST reply actions  

+1

Enough already! Time for Mp, Bass,and Reddick to take advantage..

"No matter where you go, you are what you are playa"-Jay Z
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by Wmillion on Nov 7, 2009 5:50 PM EST via mobile up reply actions  

At least they're not serious.

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"The second unit is kind of crazy because the second unit is only white guys." - Marcin Gortat

by erivera7 on Nov 8, 2009 5:40 PM EST up reply actions  

We are so deep...

We have the record of a team with it’s starters!

"Put it on Film" (not on the glass)

by chiefs_55 on Nov 7, 2009 6:25 PM EST via mobile reply actions  

Never underestimate depth.

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by erivera7 on Nov 8, 2009 5:47 PM EST up reply actions  

GOD DAMMIT.... this is ridiculous.... what team has had worse luck than the Magic?

It's not a dunk unless your hand makes contact with the rim. Yeah, I'm talkin' to you, "Superman..."

by ben_gleicher on Nov 8, 2009 12:48 AM EST reply actions  

The Clippers.

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by erivera7 on Nov 8, 2009 5:40 PM EST up reply actions  

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