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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.
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

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 OddsCheck 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 On SI sites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid and resides in Central Florida. He graduated from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener.

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