The Magic already faced an uphill battle in their first-round playoff series against the Cavaliers after Saturday’s Game 1 loss, and that battle got even tougher Tuesday when Jalen Suggs exited Game 2.

Suggs had to be helped to the locker room after suffering a left leg injury, leaving the Magic thinner than expected in the backcourt. The injury occurred less than 11 minutes into Game 2, with Orlando hoping to even the series at one.

Suggs averaged 12.6 points in his third NBA season, making major progress as a 3-point shooter to go along with his strong defense. The Magic suffered on the offensive end in Game 1 but turned in a solid offensive performance in a 97-83 defeat. 

Here are the latest updates on Suggs’ injury and his status moving forward.

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Suggs went down with a left knee injury after his legs collided with Cleveland’s Donovan Mitchell in the first quarter of Tuesday’s Game 2. Magic personnel helped Suggs to the locker room, with the third-year guard unable to put weight on his leg.

Suggs was diagnosed with a left knee strain, the Magic announced, labeling him as questionable to return. Orlando trailed 58-44 at halftime in Cleveland.

The mere fact Suggs wasn’t immediately ruled out could be taken as a positive sign, though the Magic don’t have much room for error as they already trail 1-0 in the series against Cleveland. That Suggs wasn’t able to put any weight on his injured leg was a concerning sight. 

Cole Anthony picked up more minutes for the Magic after Suggs’ injury, playing nine minutes in the first half after only totaling 11 in Game 1. He shot 0-for-3 in the first half as Orlando struggled to find a rhythm offensively.

Suggs struggled offensively in Game 1, scoring 13 points but doing so on only 4-of-16 shooting. The Magic were counting on Suggs’ defensive abilities in Game 2, but a better offensive performance could have been the difference after Orlando struggled to score in Game 1.

Suggs played 75 games in the regular season, easily setting a new career-high.