Thunder vs. Magic GAMEDAY Preview: How to Watch, Injury Report, Betting Odds

The Orlando Magic host the Oklahoma City Thunder tonight. Here's everything you need to know.

Jeremy Brener | Feb 13, 2024

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ORLANDO - The Orlando Magic are on national television for the first time this season as they welcome the Oklahoma City Thunder to town.

It's the first time Orlando has seen the top two picks from the 2022 NBA Draft -- Paolo Banchero and Chet Holmgren -- face off against one another. Holmgren's Thunder won the first battle in Oklahoma City last month, but that came against a very injured Magic squad. Now, both teams are healthy as they play just before the All-Star Break.

There's also some history being made tonight. Shaquille O'Neal will become the first player in Magic history to have his jersey number retired. Shaq is a color commentator for the game and will have his ceremony postgame.

Here's a look at the information you need to know for tonight's game ...

Thunder vs. Magic Broadcast Information

Date: Tuesday, Feb. 13
Time: 7:30 p.m.
TV Channel: TNT
Radio: WYGM 96.9 FM / 740 AM
Live Stream: MAX
Betting Odds: Check out SI Sportsbook

Thunder vs. Magic Injury Report

Oklahoma City Thunder

SF Gordon Hayward (OUT - calf)

Orlando Magic

Dennis Scott to Magic: 'Take Care' of Paolo Banchero

Thunder vs. Magic Projected Starters

Oklahoma City Thunder

PG Josh Giddey
SG Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
SF Lu Dort
PF Jalen Williams
C Chet Holmgren

Orlando Magic

PG Markelle Fultz
SG Jalen Suggs
SF Franz Wagner
PF Paolo Banchero
C Wendell Carter Jr.

Published Feb 13, 2024

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.