The Lead
The Amway Center crowd erupted at the 3:55 mark of the first quarter when Markelle Fultz, who last played nearly 14 months ago, entered Monday’s game against the Indiana Pacers. From there, the 6-foot-4 guard flashed his wide range of skills, finishing with 10 points, two rebounds and six assists in his 16 minutes during the Orlando Magic’s 119-103 victory.
Top Performers
The Magic preached patience with Fultz, who tore his ACL in his left knee on Jan. 6, 2021. The wait, through one game at least, appears to have been well worth it, as the 23-year-old looked spry and sharp in his highly anticipated return.