The Magic saw their franchise-best 4-0 start end with Thursday’s 116-92 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers, but the more significant impact came in the form of injuries.
The Magic learned that rookie forward Chuma Okeke will be out indefinitely after sustaining a bone bruise to his left knee during Thursday’s game.
An initial MRI showed all ligaments were intact in the knee and Okeke’s return will depend on his response to treatment, the team said Friday.
There is never a good time for injuries, but the latest batch will be especially challenging for the Magic, who will play five games in the next eight days.