ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) -The Orlando Magic will have to wait a little longer to be at full strength. Backup center Marcin Gortat missed Monday night's game against the Charlotte Bobcats because of an illness. He is averaging 4.4 points and 4.8 rebounds and is day to day. Orlando signed Gortat to a $34 million, five-year deal in the offseason. The Magic matched an offer sheet from the Mavericks to keep the restricted free agent. Monday was supposed to be Orlando's first game this season with every player in the lineup. Rashard Lewis was making his return from suspension for testing positive for an elevated testosterone level. And guard Vince Carter and forwards Ryan Anderson and Mickael Pietrus were back after missing time with injuries.Copyright © 2005 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. The information contained in the AP News report may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without the prior written authority of The Associated Press. |
