Magic fined $25,000 by NBA for violating injury-reporting rules after Anthony Black played after being ruled out

Q: Why did the NBA fine the Orlando Magic $25,000?

The NBA fined the Orlando Magic for violating injury-reporting rules after Anthony Black was initially ruled out but later played in the game.

Q: What was Anthony Black's injury status before the game against the Pistons?

Anthony Black was initially ruled 'out' but was later upgraded to 'questionable' and then 'probable' before playing in the game.

Magic fined $25,000 by NBA for violating injury-reporting rules after Anthony Black played after being ruled out

The Orlando Magic got a boost Monday, as guard Anthony Black returned from a multi-week injury to drop 14 points in a win over the Detroit Pistons. A few days later, however, the Magic paid for Black’s return.

The NBA fined the Magic $25,000 for violating the league’s injury-reporting rules after Black was ruled “out” on the team’s initial report, the NBA announced Thursday.

As the day progressed, however, Black’s prognosis changed. He was eventually upgraded to “questionable,” and then to “probable” on subsequent updates.

He eventually did play in the contest, dropping 14 points, two assists and two steals in over 15 minutes of game time.

This story will be updated.