Magic guard Jalen Suggs wasn’t coy about his potential return to the court Saturday before Orlando hosted the Pistons at Kia Center.

Magic forward Paolo Banchero said Orlando will have to be “really close and together” on its 5-game trip that starts Thursday at Portland.

Jalen Suggs closed his eyes and began shaking ... but he did play 2-on-2 with Gary Harris, who's out with a left hamstring strain, and coaches following the shootaround session concluded.

Orlando will try to stop its three-game losing streak when the Magic take on Toronto. The teams play Tuesday for the first time this season.

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Franz Wagner tied the #Magic record for most points in a quarter with 25. He and Paolo Banchero each had 32. Humongous win for

The Orlando Magic have a much better season than the Portland Trail Blazers. However, injuries to Jalen Suggs and Gary Harris have the Magic waiting for an update before they can examine their chances in this matchup.

The Magic need perimeter scoring. They're on track to be the worst three-point shooting team in more than a decade and their offensive rating has been stuck in the NBA's bottom third since 2011-12. Complementing Banchero, Wagner and Suggs now could further open Orlando's window of contention.

Orlando Magic (24-24, seventh in the Eastern Conference) vs. Portland Trail Blazers (18-29, 13th in the Western Conference).

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