Magic fined $25,000 by NBA for violating injury-reporting rules after Anthony Black played after being ruled out

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The Orlando Magic got a boost Monday, as guard Anthony Black returned from a multi-week injury to drop 14 points in a win over the Detroit Pistons. A few days later, however, the Magic paid for Black’s return.

The NBA fined the Magic $25,000 for violating the league’s injury-reporting rules after Black was ruled “out” on the team’s initial report, the NBA announced Thursday.

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As the day progressed, however, Black’s prognosis changed. He was eventually upgraded to “questionable,” and then to “probable” on subsequent updates.

He eventually did play in the contest, dropping 14 points, two assists and two steals in over 15 minutes of game time.

This story will be updated.

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