Paolo Banchero will play on Friday against the Milwaukee Bucks, the Orlando Magic announced. Banchero has not seen game action since tearing his oblique in October. He missed 34 games due to the injury.

The Milwaukee Bucks look to win a third straight game tonight in Orlando, but the Magic might be getting Paolo Banchero back from injury.

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The Minnesota Timberwolves will face the Orlando Magic in this NBA matchup at the Kia Center on Thursday, January 9th. WATCH: Timberwolves vs Magic Live | Stream free on Fubo The Timberwolves have underperformed so far this year after trading away Karl-Anthony Towns in the offseason.

There is NBA action on Thursday, Jan. 9 that includes a matchup that could feature a major return as the Orlando Magic host the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Kia Center in Orlando, Fla.

Paolo Banchero has made his return to the Orlando Magic lineup Friday night after a 34-game absence due to a torn oblique muscle.

The New York Knicks need all of the help they can get tonight against the Oklahoma City Thunder, and they are going to get some key pieces back. According to SNY reporter Ian Begley, Karl-Anthony Towns,

The Orlando Magic and Giannis Antetokounmpo will duke it out when the Magic (22-17) play the Milwaukee Bucks (19-16) at Kia Center on Friday, January 10 at 7:00 PM ET.In their last outing on

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Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero has missed 34 straight games after suffering a right oblique tear over two months ago. He's officially available to make his return vs. the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night in the Kia Center.