Tip‑off is scheduled for 5:30 PM local time
Venue: American Airlines Center — Dallas, Texas
Broadcast: KFAA‑TV, Mavs.com, FanDuel SN FL, NBA League Pass
Team Info
Orlando Magic (40–36)
9th in Eastern Conference
Recent form: L–W–L–W–L over last five games
Season averages:
115.1 PPG, 46% FG, 34.2% 3PT, 80.6% FT
43.1 RPG, 26.3 APG, 8.4 SPG
Force 14.7 turnovers per game
Dallas Mavericks (24–52)
13th in Western Conference
Recent form: L–L–W–L–L over last five games
Season averages:
113.4 PPG, 47% FG, 44.7 RPG, 25.2 APG
Allow 119.1 PPG (8th‑most in NBA)
Recent Team Form
Orlando Magic
Coming off a 130–101 loss to Atlanta, shooting just 39.8% FG and 6‑for‑32 from three.
Franz Wagner recently returned from injury (12 points vs ATL) but struggled from deep (0‑for‑6).
Team frustrated by home‑court boos and looking to reset on the road.
Dallas Mavericks
Have allowed 120+ points in 12 of their last 14 games.
Lost two straight to Minnesota (124 allowed) and Milwaukee (123 allowed).
Bright spot: Marvin Bagley III has scored double figures in 7 of 18 games with Dallas, including a 26‑point, 9‑rebound performance vs Portland.
Injury Report
Orlando Magic
Jonathan Isaac — Out (knee), expected Apr 5
Anthony Black — Out (abdomen), expected Apr 5
Dallas Mavericks
Marvin Bagley III — GTD (shoulder)
Caleb Martin — GTD (heel)
P.J. Washington — GTD (illness)
Kyrie Irving — Out for season (knee)
Dereck Lively II — Out for season (foot)
Key Player Matchups
Paolo Banchero (ORL) vs. Cooper Flagg (DAL)
Banchero: 22.4 PPG, 8.3 RPG, 5.3 APG (team leader in all three categories)
Flagg: 20.3 PPG, efficient at 46.7% FG
Edge: Banchero — more versatile and a stronger playmaker.
Franz Wagner (ORL) vs. P.J. Washington (DAL)
Wagner: 21.3 PPG, 47.9% FG
Washington (if active): 7.1 RPG, strong defender
Edge: Wagner — Dallas’ defensive issues amplify his scoring potential.
Jalen Suggs (ORL) vs. Ryan Nembhard (DAL)
Suggs: 14.1 PPG, 5.3 APG
Nembhard: 4.9 APG, low turnovers
Edge: Suggs — superior two‑way impact.
Series History
Recent matchups:
Mar 5, 2026: Magic 115, Mavericks 114
Mar 27, 2025: Mavericks 101, Magic 92
Nov 3, 2024: Mavericks 108, Magic 85
Jan 29, 2024: Mavericks 131, Magic 129
Nov 6, 2023: Mavericks 117, Magic 102
Trend: Dallas has historically controlled the matchup, but Orlando won the most recent meeting.
Betting Trends
Magic Trends
2–3 in last five
Struggling from deep (6‑for‑32 vs ATL)
Strong defense when locked in (force 14.7 turnovers per game)
Mavericks Trends
Lost 16 of last 19 games
Allow 119.1 PPG
Defense collapsing late in season
Game Odds
Orlando Magic – 6.5
Dallas Mavericks 235.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, April 2, 2026
