The Orlando Magic are at home on Thursday night as they host the Brookly Nets in an Eastern Conference matchup.
Orlando enters Thursday’s game with a 25-24 record after losing on the road to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday night.
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In Tuesday’s loss to the Thunder, Jalen Suggs led the way for the Magic as he recorded 20 points, three rebounds and six assists while Paolo Banchero added 17 points, three rebounds and four assists of his own.
Now Orlando will try to bounce back at home on Thursday as they face off against a struggling Nets team.
On the other side, Brooklyn enters Thursday’s contest with a 13-36 record after losing at home to the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night.
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Michael Porter Jr. led the way for the Nets in Tuesday’s loss as he ended the game with 21 points, 10 rebounds and three assists while Day’Ron Sharpe recorded 19 points, 14 rebounds and five assists off the bench.
While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Thursday night’s matchup, both squads may be without one of their key players due to injury.
Nets Injury Report, Will Cam Thomas Play?
For the Nets, they have three players listed on their injury report for Thursday, including guard Cam Thomas.
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Brooklyn has ruled out Thomas due to personal reasons as he did not make the trip to Orlando with the team and the young guard has also found himself in trade rumors ahead of Thursday’s trade deadline.
With Thomas sidelined, Drake Powell and Terence Mann could both be in line for increased roles.
The Nets have also ruled out Haywood Highsmith as he continues to recover from knee surgery while Ochai Agbaji is not expected to play after he was traded to the Nets from the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday in a deal that is still pending.
Magic Injury Report, Will Franz Wagner Play?
On the other side, the Magic have only one player listed on their injury report as they have ruled out forward Franz Wagner.
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Orlando has ruled out Wagner due to left high ankle sprain injury management as he will miss his eighth consecutive contest.
With Wagner still sidelined, Anthony Black and Tristan da Silva could both continue to have increased roles.
Fans can catch Thursday night’s matchup between the Nets and Magic from Orlando at 7:00 p.m. EST.