Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner (22)
Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner (22)
Key Points
The Orlando Magic are on the road on Friday night as they travel to take on the Chicago Bulls in an Eastern Conference matchup.
Orlando enters Friday’s game with a 19-15 record after defeating the Indiana Pacers on the road on Wednesday.
Paolo Banchero
Paolo Banchero
In Wednesday’s victory over the Pacers, Paolo Banchero led the way for the Magic as he recorded 29 points, 10 rebounds and four assists while Desmond Bane added 18 points, seven rebounds and six assists of his own.
Now Orlando will try to grab another victory on Friday as they face off against the Bulls in a tough road matchup.
On the other side, Chicago enters Friday’s contest with a 16-17 record after defeating the New Orleans Pelicans at home on Wednesday.
Chicago Bulls guard Tre Jones (30) — Source: © Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images
Tre Jones led the way for the Bulls in Wednesday’s victory as he ended the game with 20 points and 12 assists while Isaac Okoro recorded 24 points and five rebounds.
While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Friday night’s matchup, both squads may be without multiple key players due to injuries.
Magic Injury Report, Will Franz Wagner, Jonathan Isaac Play?
For the Magic, they have three players listed on their injury report, including both Franz Wagner and Jonathan Isaac.
Orlando Magic
Orlando Magic
Orlando has ruled out Wagner due to a high left ankle sprain which has kept him out since he suffered the injury on December 7 against the New York Knicks.
With Wagner still sidelined, Anthony Black will likely continue to have an increased role while the Magic will likely rely on Banchero, Bane and Jalen Suggs to carry the load for them offensively.
Jonathan Isaac
Jonathan Isaac
The Magic have also ruled out Moritz Wagner as he remains sidelined while recovering from ACL surgery while Isaac is listed as questionable due to left knee soreness and he is in danger of missing his third consecutive contest.
If Isaac is sidelined once again, Tristan da Silva and Noah Penda could continue to have larger roles.
Bulls Injury Report, Will Coby White, Josh Giddey Play?
On the other side, the Bulls have four players listed on their injury report, including both Coby White and Josh Giddey.
Chicago Bulls guard Coby White (0)
Chicago Bulls guard Coby White (0)
Chicago has ruled out White due to right calf tightness and he is expected to miss at least one week due to the injury.
The Bulls have also ruled out Giddey due to a left hamstring strain which is expected to sideline him for at least two weeks.
Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey (3) — Source: © Nell Redmond-Imagn Images
With both White and Giddey sidelined, Jones, Ayo Dosunmu and Jevon Carter could all continue to have larger roles moving forward.
Zach Collins has also been ruled out due to a right toe sprain while Noa Essengue is set to miss the remainder of the season after undergoing left shoulder surgery.
Fans can catch Friday night’s matchup between the Magic and Bulls from Chicago at 8:00 p.m. EST.
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