The night Paolo Banchero suffered a torn right abdominal muscle, the Magic were fourth in the East. It was still early in the season and Jamahl Mosley‘s squad had played just five games. But 72 days and 35 games later?

After the Magic fell to the Timberwolves by 15 points on Thursday night, Orlando coach Jamahl Mosley said his team “didn’t have the energy needed” to win against Minnesota. There might not have been anything better to give Orlando a much-needed boost of energy Friday night vs.

Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero has missed 34 straight games after suffering a right oblique tear over two months ago. He's officially available to make his return vs. the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night in the Kia Center.