In theory, Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero is nearly everything they've been missing for two months. In practice, the Magic expect a transition period when he gets back. But as Cole Anthony said,

It might take a while for chemistry to regenerate with Orlando’s All-Star forward, but the team is 19-14 without him entering Thursday.

The Magic have kept hope alive with Paolo Banchero expected to make a much-anticipated return on Thursday against the Timberwolves. Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero is listed as questionable for the team’s game Thursday, a potential sign of his return to the lineup for the first time since Oct. 30.