The Orlando Magic (1-0) battle the Brooklyn Nets (0-1) at 7:00 PM ET on Friday, October 25, 2024. The matchup airs on YES and FDSFL.
The Magic head into this matchup following a 116-97 victory against the Heat on Wednesday. The Nets’ most recent outing on Wednesday ended in a 120-116 loss to the Hawks. In the win, Paolo Banchero paced the Magic with 33 points. Cameron Thomas scored 36 points in the Nets’ loss, leading the team.
When is Magic vs. Nets?
This game between the Magic and Nets is set to start on Friday, October 25, 2024. You can expect the opening tip at 7:00 PM ET.
Where to watch Magic vs. Nets
The Magic and Nets will take to the court at Kia Center for this matchup on October 25, and if you would like to see the event live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on YES, FDSFL.
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Magic Stats, Odds & Insights (2023-24)
The Magic were 24th in the NBA in points scored (110.5 per game) and third-best in points conceded (108.4) last year.
Last season the Magic put up just 2.8 fewer points per game (110.5) than the Nets conceded (113.3).
Beyond the arc, Orlando was second-worst in the NBA in 3-pointers made per game (11) last season. It was ranked 23rd in 3-point percentage at 35.2%.
Against the spread last season, the Magic fared better when playing at home, covering 28 times in 41 home games, and 23 times in 41 road games.
Nets Stats, Odds & Insights (2023-24)
The Nets put up 110.4 points per game last season, only two more points than the 108.4 the Magic conceded.
Brooklyn made 13.3 threes per game (eighth-ranked in league). It owned a 36.2% shooting percentage (19th-ranked) from downtown.
Against the spread, the Nets performed better at home (20-19-2) than away (14-27-0) last year.
Magic Key Players (2023-24)
Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Paolo Banchero | 80 | 22.6 | 6.9 | 5.4 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 1.5 |
Franz Wagner | 72 | 19.7 | 5.3 | 3.7 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 1.3 |
Jalen Suggs | 75 | 12.6 | 3.1 | 2.7 | 1.4 | 0.6 | 2 |
Cole Anthony | 81 | 11.6 | 3.8 | 2.9 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 1.1 |
Wendell Carter Jr. | 55 | 11 | 6.9 | 1.7 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 1.2 |
Nets Key Players (2023-24)
Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cameron Thomas | 66 | 22.5 | 3.2 | 2.9 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 2.2 |
Bojan Bogdanovic | 57 | 15.2 | 2.7 | 1.7 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 2.3 |
Dennis Schroder | 80 | 14 | 3 | 6.1 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 1.7 |
Cameron Johnson | 58 | 13.4 | 4.3 | 2.4 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 2.4 |
Nicolas Claxton | 71 | 11.8 | 9.9 | 2.1 | 0.6 | 2.1 | 0 |
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