Magic's Gortat misses game with flu

Nov 17, 2009 - 3:37 AM ORLANDO, Fla.(AP) -- Magic center Marcin Gortat has tested positive for the flu.

Coach Stan Van Gundy made the announcement after Gortat missed Orlando's 97-91 win over the Charlotte Bobcats on Monday night.

A Magic spokesman says the team's medical staff sent a sample swab from Gortat to health officials to test for swine flu. That test could take up to two weeks.

Gortat is day to day. The reserve is averaging 4.4 points and 4.8 rebounds.

Orlando signed Gortat to a $34 million, five-year deal in the offseason. The Magic matched an offer sheet from the Mavericks to keep the restricted free agent.

The team used power forward Brandon Bass as center Dwight Howard's backup.