The Orlando Magic visit the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday, January 7, with tipoff at 7:30 p.m. ET at Barclays Center. Orlando holds a 20-17 record, while Brooklyn sits at 11-22.
Orlando faces a significant injury challenge, with Franz Wagner sidelined by a left high ankle sprain and Jalen Suggs out with a right knee MCL contusion. Moritz Wagner is also out recovering from a left knee injury, and Colin Castleton is unavailable due to G League assignment.
The Magic rely on Paolo Banchero (20.7 points, 8.4 rebounds, 4.7 assists) and Desmond Bane (19.2 points, 4.6 assists) to carry scoring. Wendell Carter Jr. adds 12.2 points and 7.8 rebounds, while Anthony Black provides 15.6 points and 3.8 assists off the wing.
Brooklyn’s lineup is similarly depleted, with Haywood Highsmith recovering from right knee surgery and Ben Saraf sidelined due to left knee soreness. Tyson Etienne, Chaney Johnson, and E.J. Liddell are out on G League assignments.
Orlando is coming off a 112-120 loss at Washington but had a 135-127 victory over Indiana prior. The Magic defeated Brooklyn 105-98 in their only matchup this season on November 14, 2025.
