It was easy to tell in his postgame interview Jonathan Isaac wanted to be with his teammates in Philadelphia. There is a longing from the young forward to be out on the NBA floor, realizing his dream and playing at the level he knows he is capable of.
Isaac has experienced a difficult rookie year, derailed by an ankle injury in November that has cost him all but 15 games. His attempt to come back early derailed again when he re-aggravated the injury in late December. The Orlando Magic shut him down, hoping to build strength in his ankle and make sure when he returned the next time, he would truly be ready.