The Orlando Magic have been treading water in the Eastern Conference playoff picture while star forward Paolo Banchero has been sidelined , but now the face of their franchise is coming back. After missing 10 games with a left groin strain, Banchero is set to make his return on Friday night against the Miami Heat, the team announced on social media.

Banchero suffered the injury back on Nov. 12 against the New York Knicks and missed nearly a month of action, but the Magic were able to go 7-3 in the 10 games that he missed. They will be hoping to keep that momentum going and then some with their best player back on the floor.

As it stands, the Magic are currently sitting at 13-9 on the season and are in a tie for fifth place in the Eastern Conference. That should be very encouraging

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