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The Magic upgraded Paolo Banchero from questionable to available ahead of Friday’s game against the Heat at Kia Center , marking the end of a recovery process that last more than three weeks.

The Orlando star missed 10 games because of a left groin strain he suffered on his 23rd birthday Nov. 12 at New York, but he’s worked his way back to the court after the team went 7-3 without him.

“I’m really excited,” Banchero said after Friday morning shootaround. “I’ve been feeling really good this week. It’s only been 10 games but it feels like it’s been 50. I’m just happy to be back out there, get to run up and down, and compete.

“And be out there for the rest of the year,” he added.

Banchero was able to go through the team’s entire shoo

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