The Orlando Magic visit the Golden State Warriors on Monday, December 22, at Chase Center in San Francisco, tipping off at 10:00 PM ET. Orlando leads the season series with a 121-113 home win on November 18.
Orlando enters with a 1-game winning streak after narrowly defeating the Utah Jazz 128-127 in overtime on December 20. Golden State also arrives on a 1-game winning streak, having beaten the Phoenix Suns 119-116 on the same night.
The Magic will be without key players Franz Wagner (left high ankle sprain) and Moritz Wagner (left knee injury recovery). Jalen Suggs is listed as doubtful with a left hip contusion, while Tristan da Silva is questionable due to a right shoulder contusion. Colin Castleton is out on a two-way G League assignment.
Golden State is missing Seth Curry due to left glute injury management and Al Horford with right sciatic nerve irritation. Both teams may need adjustments in rotations to compensate for these absences.
Orlando’s top scorer, Paolo Banchero, averages 20.9 points, 8.4 rebounds, and 4.4 assists per game this season. Franz Wagner contributes 22.7 points and 6.1 rebounds, while Desmond Bane leads with 19 points and 4.5 assists. Wendell Carter Jr. adds inside presence with 12.4 points and 7.7 rebounds per game.
The Warriors rely heavily on Stephen Curry, who averages 28.8 points and 4.3 rebounds, alongside Jimmy Butler contributing 19.8 points and 5.6 rebounds. Draymond Green provides defensive versatility with 6 rebounds, 5.2 assists, and 0.9 blocks per game. Brandin Podziemski averages 12.3 points and 4.5 rebounds, while Jonathan Kuminga adds 11.8 points.
