Orlando, FL – Orlando Magic All-Star center Dwight Howard was diagnosed with a herniated disc in his back on Friday and will remain out indefinitely.
Howard missed his third straight game on Friday, a 109-81 setback to the Hawks.
The Magic sit in sixth place in the Eastern Conference, one game behind Atlanta. They are 1-4 this season without Howard, who is averaging 20.6 points, 14.5 rebounds and 2.2 blocks in 54 games.
Fox News First
Get all the stories you need-to-know from the most powerful name in news delivered first thing every morning to your inbox.
By entering your email and clicking the Subscribe button, you agree to the Fox News Privacy Policy and Terms of Use, and agree to receive content and promotional communications from Fox News. You understand that you can opt-out at any time.