Chuma Okeke's return from an injury has enabled the Orlando Magic to begin planning for their future again. (Photo by Alex Menendez/Getty Images)
There was always a chance the bottom could drop out for the Orlando Magic.
The team had too small a margin for error and injuries to the wrong players would seriously test the Magic’s depth. Even at full strength, the Magic needed every piece to placed in perfect harmony to succeed. They needed everyone to play their role.
And that likely would get the Magic only to the six- or seven-seed in the playoffs.