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Orlando Magic vs. Houston Rockets GAMEDAY Preview: How to Watch, Betting Odds, Lineups

The Orlando Magic visits the Houston Rockets tonight. Here's everything you need to know.

Jeremy Brener

Oct 25, 2023; Orlando, Florida, USA; Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green (4) shoots the ball against
Oct 25, 2023; Orlando, Florida, USA; Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green (4) shoots the ball against / Mike Watters-USA TODAY Sports
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HOUSTON - The Orlando Magic hopes to start the final week of the regular season on the right foot as it begins a three-game road trip tonight against the Houston Rockets.

The two teams last met on Opening Night, where the Magic made a statement in a 30-point win in Orlando. The Rockets are looking to get revenge despite being officially eliminated from playoff contention on Sunday in a loss against the Dallas Mavericks.

A win for the Magic would keep the team in position to clinch a top-four seed in the Eastern Conference, which would award Orlando homecourt advantage for the first round of the postseason.

Oct 25, 2023; Orlando, Florida, USA; Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs (4) shoots the ball in front of
Oct 25, 2023; Orlando, Florida, USA; Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs (4) shoots the ball in front of / Mike Watters-USA TODAY Sports

Here's a look at everything you need to know ahead of tonight's game ...

Magic vs. Rockets Broadcast Information

  • Date: Tuesday, April 9
  • Time: 8:00 p.m.
  • TV Channel: Bally Sports Florida
  • Radio: WYGM 96.9FM / 740AM
  • Live Stream: NBA League Pass
  • Betting Odds: Check out SI Sportsbook

Magic vs. Rockets Injury Report

Orlando Magic

Franz Wagner (ankle) and Jonathan Isaac (back) are QUESTIONABLE.

Houston Rockets

Alperen Sengun (ankle), Jae'Sean Tate (ankle), Tari Eason (leg) and Steven Adams (knee) are OUT.

Magic vs. Rockets Projected Starting Lineups

Orlando Magic

  • PG Jalen Suggs
  • SG Gary Harris
  • SF Franz Wagner
  • PF Paolo Banchero
  • C Wendell Carter Jr.

Houston Rockets

  • PG Fred VanVleet
  • SG Jalen Green
  • SF Dillon Brooks
  • PF Amen Thompson
  • C Jabari Smith Jr.
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Jeremy Brener

JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.

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