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3 Things to Know About Bucks 1st Round Playoff Series vs Magic

By Brian Sampson

ORLANDO, FL - FEBRUARY 08: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks is defended by Aaron Gordon #00 of the Orlando Magic during the game at the Amway Center on February 8, 2020 in Orlando, Florida. The Bucks defeated the Magic 111 to 95. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Don Juan Moore/Getty Images)
ORLANDO, FL - FEBRUARY 08: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks is defended by Aaron Gordon #00 of the Orlando Magic during the game at the Amway Center on February 8, 2020 in Orlando, Florida. The Bucks defeated the Magic 111 to 95. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Don Juan Moore/Getty Images) /
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LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA – AUGUST 02: Jonathan Isaac #1 of the Orlando Magic reacts after an injury against the Sacramento Kings in the second half of a NBA basketball game at HP Field House at ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on August 2, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kim Klement-Pool/Getty Images)
LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA – AUGUST 02: Jonathan Isaac #1 of the Orlando Magic reacts after an injury against the Sacramento Kings in the second half of a NBA basketball game at HP Field House at ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on August 2, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kim Klement-Pool/Getty Images) /

2. No Jonathan Isaac

One of the best up-and-coming defenders in the entire league, Jonathan Isaac won’t be available for a long, long time. After suffering a left knee injury in January, he was originally thought to be out for the season. However, after the season was paused for a few months in March, the team cleared him to return for these seeding games.

Nobody will ever truly know if it was too early to bring back the young star, but it certainly appears that way. He suffered a non-contact injury earlier in the bubble games and was diagnosed with a torn ACL. That’s obviously a big blow for Orlando’s playoff chances, but also for their long-term outlook.

The Magic will try to figure out how to defend one of the most lethal offenses without their best defender. The status of Aaron Gordon (hamstring) and Michael Carter-Williams (left foot) are also up in the air with the former missing the last four games and the latter missing the last five. The good news is Terrence Ross, who left the bubble earlier due to a medical issue, should be cleared from quarantine on Friday or Saturday.

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