What happened: Jalen Suggs connected with Anthony Black on a backcourt combination during regular-season action. Suggs returned to the lineup following a right knee contusion, sharing perimeter ball-handling duties with Black.
Why it matters: Orlando entered the contest at 4-7 through 11 games in 2026-27, holding the ninth seed in the conference. The backcourt tandem remains key after Suggs went down with a knee injury earlier in the campaign.
By the numbers: Black has recorded 15.8 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 5.0 assists per game in 2026-27 through 9 games. Suggs has recorded 8.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 5.7 assists per game in 2026-27 through 3 games. Orlando is 4-7 in 2026-27 through 11 games.
What to watch: Orlando aims to extend its two-game winning streak as Suggs continues to integrate back into regular game action alongside Black.