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2020 Orlando Magic were not close to 2019’s breakthrough

Michael Carter-Williams provided a huge energy boost for the Orlando Magic in a win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)

Orlando Magic brass believe the team was set to turn the corner before the season went on hold. They may be right, but they were still not close to 2019.

At first glance at the Orlando Magic’s 2020 season would undoubtedly elicit some disappointment. The optimism that followed the team’s 2019 breakthrough into the playoffs was quickly replaced with the frustration that comes from stagnation and injury.

The Magic entered the 2020 season hoping to take their next step and begin to climb into the upper half of the Eastern Conference.