Magic forward Aaron Gordon out of concussion protocol, to play Saturday (AEDT)

Arthur Weinstein

Magic forward Aaron Gordon out of concussion protocol, to play Saturday (AEDT) image

The Magic will have their leading scorer, Aaron Gordon, back in the lineup Saturday against the Trail Blazers, the team announced .

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The high-flying forward missed the past two games after suffering a concussion in last Saturday's loss to the Nuggets.

Gordon cleared the NBA's concussion protocol Saturday, opening the door for his return.

"It feels good (to be back) and I’ve been saying it all year and all my life: I love this game so much and I love being out there with my teammates," Gordon said (via the team's website). "It’s going to be a challenge tonight, but it’s going to be fun. I just love having my feet out there on the court and being able to use my body and compete.’’

Gordon, who is averaging 18.5 points and 8.1 rebounds per game, will wear a mouthpiece in his return. 

The Magic (11-18) will be looking to snap a three-game losing streak against the Blazers (14-13).

Arthur Weinstein