Magic's Fultz returns from knee injury after 27-game absence

Orlando Magic guard Markelle Fultz returned for the team's 117-110 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday after missing the last 27 games due to knee tendinitis.

Fultz, 25, went scoreless in 15 minutes of action. He added four assists and two rebounds.

The former No. 1 selection hasn't played since Nov. 9. Fultz is averaging 11.4 points and four assists in his five games this season.

Magic center Goga Bitadze was in the starting lineup after missing one game due to illness.

Orlando is seventh in the Eastern Conference with a 20-15 record.