Orlando Magic's Playoff Hopes Hinge on Isaac's Status

It's April 17th.

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The Orlando Magic face a must win play.

In game against the Charlotte Hornet's Friday night

at 7.30 p.m. Eastern time.

Winter grabs the number eight seed in the East playoffs.

Forward Jonathan Isaac is listed as questionable

with a left knee sprain and his status is up in the air

for this elimination battle.

Isaac hasn't suited up since March 12th.

When he played just one minute against the Wizards.

This season, the 28-year-old appeared in 52 games,

averaging 2.6 points and 2.5 rebounds in 10 minutes per.

Game.

What makes him special is his defense.

He's got the length of guard multiple spots

and disrupt plays when healthy.

The Magic desperately need that edge

after dropping a 109 to 97 decision

to the Sixers in their first play in game.

Now they're backed into this corner,

fighting for their third straight playoff run.

A win sends them to face the top-seated Detroit Pistons

in the first round.

All eyes stay on Isaac as tip-off nears.

Could his return swing this high-stakes showdown for Orlando?