The Orlando Magic have a successful report, however after taking a small leap final season and with powerhouses just like the Boston Celtics and Indiana coping with critical accidents, some pundits envisioned them discovering their means right into a high 4 spot within the East. That hasn’t been the case to date, in no small half on account of damage woes. Orlando’s two cornerstone gamers, Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner, have each missed important time this season. That is very true for Wagner, who has appeared in simply 26 of the Magic’s 47 video games this 12 months on account of a lingering ankle damage. Total, their offense has improved in comparison with final 12 months even with the accidents, however the protection has fallen considerably, going from 2nd to sixteenth in defensive ranking.
Coming off a foul loss to the (admittedly scorching proper now) Charlotte Hornets on the highway yesterday, the Spurs ought to have some hearth of their bellies for one more early sport. One unhealthy quarter in that sport was sufficient to doom the Spurs, one more reminder in a season filled with the significance of enjoying a full 48 minutes. Within the Western Convention, each win is a vital one.
San Antonio Spurs (32-16) vs Orlando Magic (25-22)
February, 1 2026 | 6:00 PM CT
Watch: FDSS | Pay attention: WOAI (1200 AM)
Spurs Accidents: Jeremy Sochan, quad (OUT)
Magic Accidents: Franz Wagner, ankle (OUT)
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