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Milwaukee Bucks: Orlando Magic’s Paolo Banchero drops truth bomb on his workload ahead of Friday’s game after 34-game absence

In the 2024-2025 season, the Milwaukee Bucks will face the Orlando Magic for the second time and will face a familiar face for the first time this season.

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April 10, 2024; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (0) fouls Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) in the second quarter at Fiserv Forum. Must-Have: Benny Sieu – USA TODAY Sports

According to Shams Charania of ESPNPaolo Banchero is expected to return to the pitch after missing 33 straight games with a torn oblique knee. This is a large boost for the injury-ravaged Orlando Magic, even if he will likely play on a minutes restriction.

“I feel really good” Banchero told reporters in a recent interview. “I’m just happy to come back, take part in training and just be back with the team.”

November 11, 2023; Orlando, Florida, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton (22) pushes past Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) in the first half at the Amway Center. Must-Have: Matt Pendleton – USA TODAY Sports
November 11, 2023; Orlando, Florida, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton (22) pushes past Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) in the first half at the Amway Center. Must-Have: Matt Pendleton – USA TODAY Sports

“I’m sure it will be a process. I won’t play 40 minutes in the first match. I just listen to the coaches and trainers and trust them. “Hopefully I won’t be limited for too long and at some point I’ll be able to go out there and play my regular minutes,” added the former NBA Rookie of the Year.

Orlando Magic injury report during the match against Milwaukee Bucks

Even in the face of the imminent return of Paolo Banchero, who In his first five appearances this season, he averaged 29.0 points, 8.8 rebounds and 5.6 assistsThe Orlando Magic are without a squad on Friday for their match against the Milwaukee Bucks.

Jalen Suggs, Orlando Magic and Milwaukee Bucks
April 14, 2024; Orlando, Florida, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton (22) defends Orlando Magic defenseman Jalen Suggs (4) during the second quarter at the KIA Center. Must-Have Credits: Mike Watters – USA TODAY Sports

Jalen Suggs (back), Franz Wagner (oblique), Moritz Wagner (knee) and Gary Harris (hamstring) are not expected to play, giving more minutes to the likes of Tristan da Silva, Goga Bitadze, Wendell Carter Jr. , Caleb Houston and Cole Anthony.

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