Starting guard Courtney Lee had surgery on his fractured sinus Thursday and could miss the remainder of the playoffs for the Orlando Magic. The Magic said Lee will be out for the rest of their first-round series against the Philadelphia 76ers. The Magic lead the Sixers 3-2 in the best-of-seven series.
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Starting guard Courtney Lee is expected to have surgery on his fractured sinus and could miss the remainder of the playoffs for the Orlando Magic.
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