Paolo Banchero is out indefinitely: How the Magic keep their playoff hopes alive

Paolo Banchero's injury is a game-changer for the Orlando Magic. With a torn right oblique sidelining him indefinitely, the Magic face a significant challenge to keep their playoff hopes alive. How will they adapt without their star player?They do not have a choice, they must find players to step up and into new roles and keep the ship steady until Banchero's return likely around Christmas or the New Year. The first thing they have to do is believe they can do it. Regardless, the Magic will find the limits for players like Franz Wagner, Jalen Suggs, Wendell Carter and more in the next month.Can the Magic stay competitive in the NBA without their leading scorer?0:00 Intro5:18 Paolo Banchero's Impact10:29 Magic's Season Outlook15:07 Defensive Strengths20:13 Team's Resilience25:21 Player Development Opportunities30:29 Learning and GrowthSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.FanDuelYou can start the season with a big return on FanDuel. New customers can place a FIVE DOLLAR bet and you’ll get started with ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS - if you win your first FIVE DOLLAR BET ! Visit FANDUEL.COM to get started.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.