From injuries to key players to COVID-19 issues, adversity has filled a roster spot for numerous NBA teams this season.
A 6-2 start has been overtaken by an 0-6 stretch as the Magic have gone from being the NBA’s last unbeaten team (at 4-0) to one that was ninth in the Eastern Conference as of Tuesday.
While it’s too early to be worried about the standings, injuries nonetheless have dealt the Magic significant blows.
Reserve center Khem Birch, who has overcome his own set of obstacles in his professional playing career, said the Magic remain upbeat as they look to get back on track.