Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner needed time off and hope to capitalize starting Thursday in Atlanta, which is lurking nearby in the East. “Everybody has to be locked in and super focused

With 26 games remaining and postseason positions up for grabs, Paolo Banchero said the Orlando Magic are "not in a position where we can relax. Guys have to come back and we all have to be ready."

The Magic weren’t where they wanted to be coming out of the NBA All-Star break. They made it clear at media day in late September, after winning 47 games and taking the Cavaliers seven games before losing a first-round playoff series,

Star stretch has benefited Orlando in the past. Last year, the Magic went 17-10 after the break to win 47 games. “”We have everything we want right in front of us,”

Needing a win, the Orlando Magic have a prime opportunity to take advantage of a shorthanded opponent on Wednesday night.