Michael Carter-Williams turns in a gem as Magic stifle 76ers
Orlando Magic point guard Michael Carter-Williams scored 15 points (5-of-8 field goals, 4-of-4 free throws) with 6 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals, 1 block, and 1 3-pointer in 19.7 minutes of a 119-98 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday.
The Magic gave Carter-Williams a second 10-day contract on Monday morning and he responded with his best performance of the season. The points and rebounds are both new season-highs. Orlando plays the Heat in Miami on Tuesday in a game that could determine who gets the last playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.
MCW scored a season-best 35.7 FanDuel points in the victory. numberFire's models expect him to put up 19.0 FanDuel points on Tuesday. He's priced at $3,500.
- Anthony Davis (back) cleared to play in Game 2 for Lakers Monday April 22nd, 2024
- Lakers' LeBron James (ankle) available for Game 2 Monday April 22nd, 2024
- Clippers' Kawhi Leonard (knee) questionable for Game 2 Tuesday April 22nd, 2024
- Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) doubtful for Bucks in Game 2 Tuesday April 22nd, 2024
- Haynes: Joel Embiid (injury recovery) will play in 76ers' playoff game Monday April 22nd, 2024
- 76ers' Tyrese Maxey (illness) cleared to play in Game 2 Monday April 22nd, 2024
- Wendell Carter Jr. (back) available off bench for Magic on Sunday April 14th, 2024
- Jonathan Isaac starting for Magic on Sunday; Wendell Carter Jr. (back) available off bench April 14th, 2024
- Wendell Carter Jr. (back) questionable for Magic on Sunday April 13th, 2024
- Orlando's Franz Wagner (ankle) available and starting on Friday, Caleb Houstan to second unit April 12th, 2024
- Magic starting Gary Harris (injury maintenance) on Friday, Markelle Fultz to bench April 12th, 2024
- Orlando's Franz Wagner (ankle) questionable on Friday April 11th, 2024