The Orlando Magic have surprised the league to start the season, driven by a top-three defense and a young core eager to prove itself.

After a winless 5-game trip, the Magic found a formula to victory without Paolo Banchero (torn right abdominal muscle) and Wendell Carter Jr. (left foot plantar fasciitis) on Friday at Kia Center.

The latest on player health and status for Orlando Magic and Washington Wizards players ahead of Sunday night's contest in Orlando.

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The Orlando Magic (4-6) will look to continue a three-game home winning streak when they take on the Washington Wizards (2-5) ...

Isaac injured his hamstring against the Pelicans but is expected to suit up Sunday. If he's upgraded to available, Isaac should continue to operate as a bench option in Orlando's forward rotation.

It'd been a frustrating 11 days since the Orlando Magic were back inside their home Kia Center. A comfortable win helped change that Friday.

On a night when both sides were missing key starters due to injuries, the Magic led the entire game in their 115-88 victory ...