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Rockets vs. Magic: How to Watch, Game Preview, Betting Odds

The Houston Rockets are visiting the Orlando Magic. Here is everything you need to know.
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Mar 10, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) dribbles the ball as Houston Rockets forward Jeff Green (32) defends during the fourth quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images
Mar 10, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) dribbles the ball as Houston Rockets forward Jeff Green (32) defends during the fourth quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images | Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

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Orlando, Fla. — The Houston Rockets are looking to extend their seven-game win streak as they take on the Orlando Magic in the first of a two-game stretch in the Sunshine State.

The Rockets are red hot, but the Magic are cold-blooded after they ended the Cleveland Cavaliers' 16-game win streak on the road over the weekend.

This means that the Rockets cannot underestimate the Magic, who are looking to cling on to their faint top-six hopes as the season winds down.

Rockets vs. Magic Information

  • Date: Wednesday, Mar. 19
  • Time: 6:00 p.m. CT
  • Location: Kia Center, Orlando, FL
  • TV: Space City Home Network, NBA League Pass
  • Betting Odds: Check out SI Sportsbook

Rockets vs. Magic Injury Report

Houston Rockets

  • SG Reed Sheppard (OUT - thumb)
  • PG Amen Thompson (OUT - ankle)

Orlando Magic

  • PG Jalen Suggs (OUT - knee)
  • C Moe Wagner (OUT - knee)
  • PG Cole Anthony (QUESTIONABLE - toe)

Rockets vs. Magic Projected Starting Lineups

Houston Rockets

  • PG Fred VanVleet
  • SG Jalen Green
  • SF Dillon Brooks
  • PF Tari Eason
  • C Alperen Sengun

Orlando Magic

  • PG Cory Joseph
  • SG Kentavious Caldwell-Pope
  • SF Franz Wagner
  • PF Paolo Banchero
  • C Wendell Carter 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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