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Jamal Cain Shines as Magic’s Key Two-Way Player

12/31/2025

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Cain's Two-Way Impact

Jamal Cain of the Orlando Magic has stepped up as a two-way player amid injuries.
He has appeared in five consecutive games.
Cain has averaged 2.7 points in limited minutes and has three steals in four games.
He previously played for the Miami Heat and New Orleans Pelicans and is pursuing a standard NBA contract as two-way eligibility ends.

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Magic Aim for Win

The Orlando Magic host the Indiana Pacers, aiming to improve their December record to 7-7.
Desmond Bane and Jalen Suggs are listed as questionable.
Anthony Black has averaged 15.5 points per game and shot over 50% from three in recent games.
The Pacers, 6-27, have lost nine straight and are missing Tyrese Haliburton.

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Cain's Two-Way Impact

Jamal Cain of the Orlando Magic has stepped up as a two-way player amid injuries.
He has appeared in five consecutive games.
Cain has averaged 2.7 points in limited minutes and has three steals in four games.
He previously played for the Miami Heat and New Orleans Pelicans and is pursuing a standard NBA contract as two-way eligibility ends.

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