Denver Nuggets vs. Orlando Magic GAMEDAY Preview: How to Watch, Betting Odds, Injury Report

The Orlando Magic hosts the defending champion Denver Nuggets. Here's everything you need to know.

Jeremy Brener | Nov 22, 2023

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Orlando Magic

ORLANDO - The Orlando Magic is ready to welcome the defending champion Denver Nuggets for its annual trip to the Amway Center tonight.

The Magic is 24 hours fresh off a big 126-107 victory against the Toronto Raptors last night in its In-Season Tournament game. Meanwhile, the Nuggets are playing the third of four games on their current road trip, which they started 1-1.

The Magic was one of few teams the Nuggets struggled against during their championship campaign a year ago. Denver narrowly won at home thanks to a Nikola Jokic buzzer beater, and lost in Orlando by double digits back in February.

Orlando has the size to match Denver, especially with Jokic. However, the team will be without Wendell Carter Jr., who has been out for the past three weeks with a hand injury. Point guard Markelle Fultz is also likely to miss tonight's game.

Aaron Gordon Nuggets — Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon shoots over Orlando Magic center Wendell Carter Jr / Mike Watters-USA TODAY Sports

Here's a look at everything you need to know ahead of tonight's big In-Season Tournament game ...

Nuggets vs. Magic Broadcast Information

Date: Wednesday, November 22
Time: 7:00 p.m.
TV Channel: Bally Sports Florida
Radio: WYGM 96.9FM / 740AM
Live Stream: League Pass
Betting Odds: Check out SI Sportsbook for odds

Nuggets vs. Magic Injury Report

Denver Nuggets

PG Jamal Murray (OUT - knee)
SF Vlatko Cancar (OUT - knee)
PF Zeke Nnaji (PROBABLE - ankle)

Orlando Magic

PG Markelle Fultz (OUT - knee)
C Wendell Carter Jr. (OUT - hand)

Nuggets vs. Magic Projected Starting Lineups

Denver Nuggets

PG Reggie Jackson
SG Kentavious Caldwell-Pope
SF Michael Porter Jr.
PF Aaron Gordon
C Nikola Jokic

Orlando Magic

PG Anthony Black
SG Jalen Suggs
SF Franz Wagner
PF Paolo Banchero
C Goga Bitadze

Paolo Banchero, Jalen Suggs Spark Magic Victory vs. Raptors

Published Nov 22, 2023

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.