Although Franz Wagner and Paolo Banchero are back, the Magic are still without Jalen Suggs and Goga Bitadze, two keys to defensive success.

The Magic's franchise player thrived in his return from an oblique injury, though it wasn't enough for the win.

makes a move to the basket against Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Jan. 10, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux) Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero, right, drives around Milwaukee ...

Jonathan Isaac, by his own admission, has spent a lot of this season searching for solutions to his struggles. However, when the shorthanded Or

NO. 5, PAOLO ... BANCHERO!" The roar is deafening ... 7:18 p.m.: Banchero checks out of the game for the first time as Jonathan Isaac grabs him. His first stint goes for just 4 minutes, 44 ...

January 13 - Jonathan Isaac came off the bench to record ... Cole Anthony scored 27 points on 11-of-17 shooting while Paolo Banchero bundled 20 points with eight rebounds and six assists for ...

Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero, left, loses control of the ball as he is defended by Portland Trail Blazers forward Toumani Camara (33) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux) AP AP

Ebenhack) Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) looks to pass the ball as Philadelphia ... Ebenhack) Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac (1) shoots as Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George (8), guard Eric Gordon (23) and forward Guerschon Yabusele ...

(AP) Cole Anthony had 27 points, Paolo Banchero scored seven points ... Orlando also got a lift from reserve Jonathan Isaac, who had 20 points and 11 rebounds in his first double-double since ...

The Magic are no strangers to injuries. Orlando is leaning on past experience to find light at the end of the tunnel after four losses in a row.

Turnovers piled up throughout the night as the Trail Blazers upset the Magic on the night Franz Wagner returned to the Kia Center court.

Anfernee Simons scored 21 points and the Portland Trail Blazers extended their winning streak to three with a 100-79 victory over Orlando on Thursday night, spoiling the return of Magic forward Franz Wagner.