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Magic’s Christie placed on IL; surgery likely

03.5.2005

East Rutherford, NJ (Basketball News) - The Orlando Magic placed Doug Christie on the injured list before Saturday’s game in New Jersey, and general manager John Weisbrod announced that the guard/forward may need surgery for the bone spurs in his left ankle.

"He has concerns in regards to...his ability to play," said Weisbrod, who met with Christie Saturday afternoon in New Jersey. "In conjunction with our medical staff, he will seek further consultation and surgery seems likely."

Christie has averaged just 5.7 points and 25 minutes in 21 games with the Magic since being acquired from Sacramento for Cuttino Mobley and Michael Bradley on January 10.

In 52 games with the Kings and Magic this season, the 34-year-old Christie is averaging a combined 6.6 points, 3.8 assists and 3.4 rebounds per contest.

The Magic activated center Mario Kasun from the injured list to fill Christie’s roster spot. Kasun, who missed 21 games with left knee patella tendinitis, is averaging 2.6 points and 2.9 rebounds in 25 games this season.

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