The Lead
The Orlando Magic went into Sunday’s game knowing Steve Clifford would not be on the sidelines and that injuries would keep several of the team’s players out of action. Before the first quarter was over, in their hearts and on their minds was another member of the team. Devin Cannady, who had to be carried off on a stretcher, suffered a fractured ankle in Orlando’s 131-112 loss to the Indiana Pacers at Amway Center.
Injury Report
After challenging a layup by Edmond Sumner with 3:09 left in the first quarter, Cannady landed awkwardly and suffered an open fracture of his right ankle. He was taken off the court on a stretcher and will need surgery. As he was being wheeled off the floor, he clapped to show his appreciation for the crowd’s support. The 6-foot-2, 183-pound guard, who was the G League Finals MVP after helping the Lakeland Magic win the title at Disney in March, originally signed a 10-day contract with Orlando on April 6 before inking a two-way deal on April 16.