The Orlando Magic\u2019s core has pretty much remained intact this offseason. This year, can they make it out of the first round of the playoffs?<\/p>\n
The Fantasy series looks at the featured team\u2019s season statistical performance and explores offseason possibilities.<\/p>\n
2025-2026 Key Season Stats<\/p>\n
Paolo Banchero \u2013 22.2 points per game, 8.4 rebounds per game, 5.2 assists per game, 1.1 steals per game<\/p>\n
Desmond Bane \u2013 20.1 points per game, 4.1 rebounds per game, 4.1 assists per game<\/p>\n
Franz Wagner \u2013 20.6 points per game, 5.2 rebounds per game, 3.3 assists per game<\/p>\n
The Orlando Magic took the Detroit Pistons into a grueling, 7-game first-round series last season, only to come up short towards the end. They actually blew a 3-1 series lead after injuries hit the roster.<\/p>\n
Undoubtedly, this is Paolo Banchero\u2019s team. Franz Wagner and Desmond Bane are more than willing to be his running mates. Jalen Suggs, Anthony Black, and Wendell Carter Jr. are also key contributors. Over the offseason, the only addition was big man Nikola Vucevic, who is making his hometown return.<\/p>\n
This team is expensive, and the fans are expecting this roster to deliver. The competition in the eastern conference has gotten tougher\u2013the Philadelphia 76ers, the Miami Heat, and the New York Knicks are legitimate contenders. Teams hoping to make a comeback, such as the Boston Celtics, the Detroit Pistons, the Indiana Pacers, and the Cleveland Cavaliers are posing a threat to the Magic\u2019s hopes.<\/p>\n
Paolo Banchero has to find another gear to compete with other franchise players\u2013he has to average close to 30. When it mattered, he scored 45 against the Pistons in a playoff game. Can he find that gear that will take his team over the top?<\/p>\n
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