Magic are being overlooked in Eastern Conference again

Despite injuries to their top three players, the Orlando Magic have found ways to remain competitive. Jamahl Mosley's team has fought tooth and nail to remain in the playoff picture and is currently fourth in the Eastern Conference. 

With Paolo Banchero back in the rotation and Franz Wagner and Jalen Suggs expected to be back in the near future, the defending Southeast Division champions are returning to full strength. Considering the roster has stayed afloat in their absence, teams will undoubtedly be looking over their shoulder at a young roster looking to prove itself once again.

"I think our defensive identity is even more ingrained right now than it is last year, because we’ve had to rely so much on it," Jonathan Isaac said during his postgame press conference following Orlando's win over the Philadelphia 76ers. "I think it’s just a perfect setup with P (Paolo Banchero) coming back, we’ll get Franz [Wagner] back soon, we’ll get J. (Jalen) Suggs back soon, to have that identity and to have that understanding as you go down the bench that every guy is believing that, ‘When I get in this game, I can affect it in a positive way.’"