Friday, January 15, 2010

Magic's Carter returns after missing three games

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) -- Vince Carter returned to the Orlando Magic's starting lineup after missing three games with a sprained left shoulder.

Carter started Friday night against the Portland Trail Blazers.

He injured his shoulder the Friday before when he collided with Washington's Andray Blatche, and also missed four games in November because of a sprained left ankle.

Carter is averaging 17.4 points, scoring in double figures in 26 of his 32 games.