Orlando Magic PG Markelle Fultz 'Feels Good' as Playoffs Come Closer

Markelle Fultz is healthy and ready to go for the Orlando Magic's playoff run.

Jeremy Brener | Apr 6, 2024

Apr 1, 2024; Orlando, Florida, USA; Orlando Magic guard Markelle Fultz (20) brings the ball up court / Mike Watters-USA TODAY Sports

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ORLANDO - While the Orlando Magic is frustrated after losing on Friday night against the Charlotte Hornets, point guard Markelle Fultz was a bright spot for the team.

Fultz scored 15 points in 32 minutes off the bench, a sign that he is healthy and ready for whatever is thrown at him in the postseason.

Mar 13, 2024; Orlando, Florida, USA; Orlando Magic guard Markelle Fultz (20) dribbles the ball / Jeremy Reper-USA TODAY Sports

“Felt good man, I work my ass off man," Fultz said postgame. "I know the playoffs [are] right around the corner. [I'm] Doing everything I need to do to make sure this team continues to try to get wins every night.”

Fultz is one of a few players on the Magic roster that has been to the postseason, so his veteran experience could be extremely valuable. Fultz has missed more than half of the team's games this season, but to have him healthy when it counts gives the Magic another defensive-minded guard who can help the team.

If Fultz's offensive game can be on a level to where it was on Friday, it's an added bonus that gives the second unit another dimension for a postseason run.

Fultz and the Magic are back in action tomorrow night against the Chicago Bulls. Tipoff is scheduled for 6 p.m. ET.

Published Apr 6, 2024

JEREMY BRENER

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