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Wendell Carter is inching close to a return from plantar fasciitis. His recovery will spark a debate about what the Orlando Magic should at center.
Franz Wagner showcased his progress on a bigger stage and delivered a moment that should cement his status as an All-Star in the league.
The Orlando Magic are not a good shooting team. That does not appear to be changing. But the team has found a way to survive despite it. They can continue to do so.
No player probably is a bigger barometer of the Orlando Magic’s success than Anthony Black. The second-year guard is finding his place in the rotation and flourishing.
The Orlando Magic have made defense their identity. At this moment when the team is figuring out how to play without one of its stars, their defense is thriving and helping the team move forward.
Jalen Suggs will still hit a bit shot and still beat opponents with his stellar defense. But no player has struggled more and need to do more since Paolo Banchero’s injury than Suggs.
Free from injury restrictions, Jonathan Isaac has looked a bit rough to start the season. This homestand has helped him settle in and make the expected impact this season.
It is November, and the Playoffs feel like a long way away. But the win over the Indiana Pacers was critical for a potential tiebreaker and a big confidence boost in the short term.
The Orlando Magic needed their young star to step up in Paolo Banchero’s absence. Increasingly, he is stepping up and expanding his game to prove he is an All-Star today.
The Orlando Magic do not need the experience of the NBA Cup anymore. But with an injured team, the Magic need the reps to prove they can still keep up.
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