Black is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Heat. The Magic will be depleted for this matchup since they'll be missing three regular starters in Jalen Suggs (ankle), Franz Wagner (oblique) and Paolo Banchero (oblique), so Black will be tasked with having a prominent role on offense while holding a starting role in the backcourt. Black has started just once this season prior to Saturday, as he recorded seven points, two rebounds and six assists across 27 minutes in a 120-109 loss to the Cavaliers on Nov. 1.

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2024-25 Season Stats

Anthony Black Career Stats
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Career Averages
PTSREBASTBLKSTL5.82.22.00.40.6Year GP GS MIN PTS REB AST BLK STL TO DD2 TD3 3PM 3PA 3P% 2PM 2PA 2P% FGM FGA FG% FTM FTA FT% OREB DREB PF A/TO +/- TS% 2024-25 32 2 23.8 8.5 2.7 3.6 0.7 0.9 2.3 0 0 0.7 2.4 26.9% 2.3 4.7 49.7% 3.0 7.2 41.9% 1.8 2.5 73.8% 0.5 2.2 2.2 1.6 +5 51.5% 2023-24 69 33 16.9 4.6 2.0 1.3 0.3 0.5 0.8 0 0 0.5 1.4 39.4% 1.1 2.2 51.0% 1.7 3.6 46.6% 0.7 1.2 61.3% 0.5 1.5 1.6 1.6 -35 56.0% Career 1013519.15.82.22.00.40.61.3000.61.733.7%1.53.050.3%2.14.744.3%1.11.667.5%0.51.71.81.6-3053.8% -
Career Averages
PTSREBASTBLKSTL3.01.01.00.00.5Year GP GS MIN PTS REB AST BLK STL TO DD2 TD3 3PM 3PA 3P% 2PM 2PA 2P% FGM FGA FG% FTM FTA FT% OREB DREB PF A/TO +/- TS% 2023-24 2 0 5.5 3.0 1.0 1.0 0.0 0.5 0.5 0 0 0.0 1.0 0.0% 1.5 2.5 60.0% 1.5 3.5 42.9% 0.0 0.0 0.0% 0.5 0.5 0.5 2.0 -8 42.9% Career 205.53.01.01.00.00.50.5000.01.00.0%1.52.560.0%1.53.542.9%0.00.00.0%0.50.50.52.0-842.9%

Anthony Black
Season Stats
Previous Game (vs. MIA 12/26)
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2024-25 Stats
GPMINPTSREBASTTOPF3223.88.52.73.62.32.22024-25 Rebounding
REBDREBOREB2.72.20.52024-25 Defensive
BLKSTL0.70.92024-25 Shooting
FG%2P%3P%FT%TS%41.9%49.7%26.9%73.8%51.5%2024-25 Advanced
+/-A/TOTD3DD2+51.600

Anthony Black
Game Log
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PreseasonDateOppResultMINPTSREBASTBLKSTLTO3PA3PM3P%2PA2PM2P%FGAFGMFG%FTAFTMFT%OREBDREBA/TO+/-PFPERTS%10/18W 114-99178280043266.7%2150.0%5360.0%000.0%022.0+211180.0%10/9L 107-9719116100311100.0%4250.0%5360.0%5480.0%150.3-1321276.4%10/7L 106-10422914011200.0%4375.0%6350.0%4375.0%014.0+1431058.0%
Preseason Totals 20.09.33.04.30.00.32.72.01.050.0%3.32.060.0%5.33.056.3%3.02.377.8%0.32.71.6+32.013.370.1% -
Regular SeasonDateOppResultMINPTSREBASTBLKSTLTO3PA3PM3P%2PA2PM2P%FGAFGMFG%FTAFTMFT%OREBDREBA/TO+/-PFPERTS%12/26L 89-8813221001200.0%4125.0%6116.7%000.0%111.0-92516.7%12/23W 108-104239430122150.0%3133.3%5240.0%44100.0%131.5+221366.6%12/21W 121-1141810120052150.0%5360.0%7457.1%11100.0%010.4-155167.2%12/19L 105-993023130116350.0%8562.5%14857.1%5480.0%013.0-332171.0%12/15L 100-9119413010100.0%6116.7%7114.3%22100.0%010.0-32225.4%12/10L 114-109321763133000.0%12650.0%12650.0%8562.5%241.0-1431954.8%12/8W 115-11025832213300.0%5480.0%8450.0%100.0%030.7+1511047.4%12/6L 102-9417020212300.0%200.0%500.0%000.0%020.0-20230.0%12/4W 106-102291057002200.0%8562.5%10550.0%000.0%233.5+911650.0%12/3L 121-10620613004100.0%33100.0%4375.0%000.0%010.8-32475.0%12/1W 100-9220541102000.0%22100.0%22100.0%3133.3%040.5+1011175.3%11/29W 123-10016511202000.0%2150.0%2150.0%4375.0%010.5-62566.5%11/27W 133-11915433001000.0%4250.0%4250.0%000.0%033.0+22450.0%11/25W 95-842210310319222.2%4125.0%13323.1%22100.0%031.0+03436.0%11/23W 111-1003111150243133.3%5240.0%8337.5%44100.0%011.3+1621156.4%11/21W 119-11822445012300.0%5240.0%8225.0%000.0%132.5-61425.0%11/20L 104-932917081065240.0%5360.0%10550.0%9555.6%001.3+031360.9%11/18W 109-993220490335360.0%5240.0%10550.0%8787.5%043.0+1313074.0%11/15W 98-8619411012100.0%5240.0%6233.3%000.0%010.5+51033.3%11/13W 94-9024646142100.0%4250.0%5240.0%22100.0%043.0-402051.0%11/12W 114-89248532018112.5%4250.0%12325.0%2150.0%053.0+194331.1%11/10W 121-942212242013266.7%3266.7%6466.7%22100.0%114.0+1611887.2%11/8W 115-88241134102000.0%6466.7%6466.7%4375.0%122.0+1641270.9%11/6L 118-111261206021100.0%6466.7%7457.1%6466.7%006.0-341562.2%11/4L 102-8620332023500.0%3133.3%8112.5%2150.0%120.7-180016.9%11/3L 108-8520242006000.0%2150.0%2150.0%000.0%220.3-252050.0%11/1L 120-109277260023133.3%5240.0%8337.5%000.0%023.0-132643.8%10/30L 102-9923436311200.0%3133.3%5120.0%22100.0%126.0-13934.0%10/28W 119-115308331233266.7%300.0%6233.3%22100.0%031.0+14858.1%10/26L 124-111201013102100.0%7457.1%8450.0%22100.0%011.5-22756.3%10/25W 116-10126103520211100.0%5360.0%6466.7%2150.0%032.5+1341272.7%10/23W 116-972710640002150.0%7342.9%9444.4%3133.3%420.0+1321348.4%
Regular Season Totals 23.88.52.73.60.70.92.32.40.726.9%4.72.349.7%7.23.041.9%2.51.873.8%0.52.21.6+52.211.651.5%

Anthony Black Player Profile
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Starting vs. Miami

Black is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Heat. The Magic will be depleted for this matchup since they'll be missing three regular starters in Jalen Suggs (ankle), Franz Wagner (oblique) and Paolo Banchero (oblique), so Black will be tasked with having a prominent role on offense while holding a starting role in the backcourt. Black has started just once this season prior to Saturday, as he recorded seven points, two rebounds and six assists across 27 minutes in a 120-109 loss to the Cavaliers on Nov. 1.
Paces scoring attack

Black provided 23 points (8-14 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 4-5 FT), one rebound, three assists and one steal over 31 minutes during Thursday's 105-99 loss to Oklahoma City. Black turned in his best scoring performance through 29 games this season and did so in an impressive fashion. Jalen Suggs picked up an ankle injury and was held out for much of the second half, which opened up the floor for an uptick in opportunities on the offensive end for Black, who could slot in as the team's starting point guard if Suggs is forced to miss additional time.
Strong two-way performance

Black registered 17 points (6-12 FG, 5-8 FT), six rebounds, three assists, one block and three steals across 32 minutes during Tuesday's 114-109 loss to the Bucks. Black logged a season-high 32 minutes, turning in one of his better performances of the season. With both Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner sidelined due to oblique injuries, Black has an opportunity to step into a larger role, at least for another week or two. While he has increased his production across multiple categories this season, consistency remains an issue.
Game-high seven assists off bench

Black finished Wednesday's 106-102 win over the 76ers with 10 points (5-10 FG, 0-2 3Pt), five rebounds and seven assists in 30 minutes. It was Black's first time in double scoring figures since a Nov. 25 win over Charlotte, and his seven assists were his most since a Nov. 20 loss to the Clippers. The former first-rounder remains fairly raw offensively, so his production can be erratic, but he's clearly starting to pull away from Cole Anthony as head coach Jamahl Mosley's preferred backup point guard. Over his last 10 contests, Black is averaging 8.6 points, 3.7 assists, 2.2 rebounds, 1.0 steals and 0.8 three-pointers in 23.0 minutes per game. He should continue to orchestrate Orlando's second unit on offense and play disruptive defense off the bench going forward.
Starts in second half Saturday

Black ended Saturday's 111-100 win over the Pistons with 11 points (3-8 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT), one rebound, five assists and two steals across 32 minutes. Black started in the second half of Saturday's game after Jalen Suggs suffered a hamstring injury in the first quarter. Black scored seven of his 11 points in the second half, and he could be inserted into the Magic's starting lineup against the Hornets on Monday if Suggs is unable to play.
Logs team-high 17 points from bench

Black ended Wednesday's 104-93 loss to the Clippers with 17 points (5-10 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 5-9 FT), eight assists and one block in 29 minutes. Black is getting increased court time and production due to a few factors. Cole Anthony is his only real competition for backup minutes, and the sluggish play from Kentavious Caldwell-Pope has forced the team to provide more spark from the second unit. Black's upward trend could result in a major lineup change for the Magic if Caldwell-Pope is unable to recover from his production tailspin.
Shows up with 20 points from bench

Black logged 20 points (5-10 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 7-8 FT), four rebounds, nine assists and three steals across 33 minutes during Monday's 109-99 win over the Suns. Black posted a season-high 20 points in the win, blowing way past his previous high of 12 points. Black is carving out a larger role in his sophomore season after averaging only 16.9 minutes per game during his rookie campaign. The 2023 first-round pick has the goods to be an eventual starter, but the Arkansas product will remain behind Jalen Suggs on the depth chart for the foreseeable future.
Tallies season-high four steals

Black contributed six points (2-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, six assists, one block and four steals over 25 minutes during Wednesday's 94-90 win over the Pacers. Despite not being a volume scorer, Black continues to make a positive impact off Orlando's bench. The second-year guard's four steals were a season-high and he also tied his most assists in a game this year with six. Across his 13 appearances in 2024-25, Black is averaging 7.9 points, 4.2 assists, 3.1 rebounds and 1.0 blocks in 24.6 minutes.
Best outing of season off bench

Black contributed 12 points (4-7 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-6 FT), six assists and two steals over 27 minutes during Wednesday's 118-111 loss to Indiana. Black led all Magic players in minutes played off the bench Wednesday, and he took advantage of that extra time while putting together his best performance of the young season. Black led all Orlando players with a pair of steals while handing out a team-high-tying assist total and concluding as one of two Magic bench players in double figures in scoring. Black set a new season high in scoring, and he has now reached the double-digit mark in four outings.