Markelle Fultz injury update: Magic star to miss ENTIRE season after ACL tear vs Cavs

For Orlando Magic, ir 105-94 home win against Cleveland Cavaliers brought alone a devasting injury, as Markelle Fultz suffered from a knee injury. What looked like a terrible fall was confirmed to be an ACL tear, sidelining Magic's starting point guard for remaining season. As fans and his teammates lent ir support, Fultz's ACL tear will be ar hurdle in his injury-len career. 

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Markelle Fultz injury update: Markelle Fultz ACL tears sidelines him for an entire season 

Five minutes after game began, Fultz fell after he was cut off mid-drive by Cavaliers' Isaac Okoro. 2017 NBA Draft . 1 pick was visibly in pain, lying on floor till he was wheeled off. "I believe in my brors on this team and we have so much more to prove," Fultz wrote after injury, believing that God has a plan, and this "versity will only make" him stronger. 

Fans remained devastated at his injury, as teammates spoke about 22-year-old being out for whole season. "It's a huge blow for us," said Nikola Vucevic. He went on to talk about Fultz's shoulder injury as well, and how 2020-21 season was supposed to be "big" for guard. "He was rey and he started season out awesome". 

Terrance Ross also spoke about Fultz's ACL tear, believing that he will handle it with " heart of a lion". "He's always positive. I kw he will be able to handle this, and we all got his back and will be here for him". This season, where Fultz was averaging 14.3 points, 3.6 rebounds and 6.1 assists per game, was his career-best. 

Just last month, Magic and Fultz agreed to a three-year $50 million extension, making him ir starting guard. While he was drafted by 76ers, he was tred to Magic two years ago in February. He was troubled by his shoulder injury for years, which turned out to be thoracic outlet syndrome.

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As of w, team is yet to provide a proper timeline for Fultz's return. However, since he will miss whole season, young guard could recover until 2021-22 season. 

Magic vs Cavs highlights

Despite Fultz's injury, Magic cruised past Cavaliers for a 105-94 home win. Terrance Ross scored a team-high 20 points off bench, while Dwayne Bacon, Aaron Gordon and Nikola Vucevic scored in double digits. Collin Sexton scored game-high 21 points for Cavaliers. 

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(Im credits: AP)