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As the NBA Playoffs are set to tip off, the Orlando Magic enter Game 1 of their first-round series against the Cleveland Cavaliers with a clean bill of health. Magic coach Jamahl Mosley declared his team fully healthy on Friday, giving them a boost as they look to make a deep run in the postseason.
The Magic's health is a major positive for a team that has been plagued by injuries in recent years. Last season, Orlando finished with a 22-60 record, in part due to a number of key players missing significant time. This season, the Magic have been much healthier, and it has shown in their play. They finished the regular season with a 44-38 record, good for sixth place in the Eastern Conference.
One of the biggest reasons for the Magic's turnaround this season has been the emergence of second-year forward Paolo Banchero. The No. 1 overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, Banchero has averaged 226 points, 69 rebounds, and 54 assists this season. He is a do-it-all player who can score, rebound, and pass at a high level.
With Banchero leading the way, the Magic have a chance to make some noise in the playoffs. They have a young and talented team, and they are healthy. If they can continue to play the way they have been playing, they could be a dark horse to make a deep run.
Orlando Sentinel
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