Venue & Timing
Location: Kia Center, Orlando, FL
Tipoff: 7:00 PM ET
Broadcast: YES Network / FDSFL
Injury Report
Brooklyn Nets:
Nic Claxton (probable, minor ankle tweak).
Cam Thomas (day-to-day, hamstring).
Orlando Magic:
Wendell Carter Jr. (probable, minor knee soreness).
No major absences reported.
Key Player Matchups
Paolo Banchero vs. Nets Frontcourt: Banchero averages 21.7 PPG, 8.7 RPG, 4.1 APG, providing Orlando with a versatile scoring option.
Franz Wagner vs. Nets Wings: Wagner adds 22.5 PPG on 47.4% shooting, stretching defenses with his perimeter game.
Nic Claxton vs. Magic Bigs: Claxton scored 21 points with 8 rebounds in Brooklyn’s last outing, but faces a tough rebounding battle against Carter Jr..
Team Recent Form
Brooklyn Nets:
Last Game: Lost to Toronto 119–109.
Offense: 109.9 PPG (26th NBA), 43.3% FG, 33.1% 3PT.
Defense: Allowing 124.9 PPG (29th NBA), opponents shooting 51.9% FG.
Recent Form: 0–3 in last three, struggling on both ends.
Orlando Magic:
Last Game: Beat New York Knicks 124–107.
Offense: 116.6 PPG (17th NBA), 47.3% FG.
Defense: Allowing 115.1 PPG (11th NBA), strong rebounding at 45.6 RPG.
Recent Form: 3–3 in last six, balanced but inconsistent.
Series History
2024–25 Season: Magic lead the series 1–0 after a 115–107 win earlier this year.
Trend: Orlando has won 3 of the last 4 meetings.
Betting Trends
Magic: 5–7 ATS, stronger on the road than at home.
Nets: 3–8 ATS, have not covered as double-digit underdogs.
Totals: Nets games trending Over (9 of 11 above 227.5 points).
Summary: The Nets enter desperate for a win, but their defensive woes and lack of offensive efficiency make them heavy underdogs. Orlando’s Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner provide consistent scoring, while their defense ranks top-12 in the NBA.
Prediction: Magic 124–109.
Game Odds
Brooklyn Nets 227
Orlando Magic – 14.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, November 13, 2025
