Orlando Magic enter their matchup in San Francisco against the Golden State Warriors with a three-game losing streak, hoping to snap the skid despite their own injury challenges. The Magic sit 12th in the Eastern Conference with a 2-6 record, while the Warriors hold seventh in the Western Conference at 6-3.
Golden State’s home record last season was 22-19, finishing overall 37-45. The Warriors averaged 28.9 assists and 40.9 made field goals per game. Orlando’s 45-37 finish last year included a 19-21 road record. Defensively, the Magic allowed 115.1 points per game and committed 21 fouls each contest.
Both sides are dealing with significant absences. The Warriors will be without Moses Moody (knee), Kristaps Porzingis (illness), Jimmy Butler III (knee), and Gui Santos (knee). Orlando also faces multiple sidelined players: Paolo Banchero (ankle), Jonathan Isaac (knee), Izaiyah Nelson (ankle), Noah Penda (hamstring), and Jalen Suggs (knee).
The injury lists suggest a depleted contest, with key contributors unavailable for both teams. Orlando’s attempts to reverse their recent losses will face a test against a Warriors squad that has found more success early in the season despite their own setbacks.
The game is scheduled for Saturday at 8:30 p.m. EST in San Francisco.
According to Yahoo Sports.
