Magic vs. Pistons Preview: How to Watch, Lineups, Injury Report

The Orlando Magic is back in action, starting the season on the road against Cade Cunningham and the Detroit Pistons.

Jeremy Brener | Oct 19, 2022

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ORLANDO - The Orlando Magic (0-0) is back in action tonight to kick off the 2022-23 season against the Detroit Pistons (0-0).

Tonight's match pits the two previous No. 1 overall picks against each other. Cade Cunningham begins his second season in the NBA, and he's preparing to welcome Magic forward Paolo Banchero into the league.

Banchero's highly-anticipated debut comes four months after the Magic surprisingly drafted him with the top pick. While it seemed like the Magic might select Jabari Smith Jr. or Chet Holmgren, Orlando is now all-in on Banchero.

Tonight, Banchero makes his mark as he plays on an NBA court in a regular season game for the first time in his career.

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

Magic vs. Pistons Broadcast Information

Date: Wednesday, Oct. 19
Time: 7 p.m.
TV Channel: Bally Sports Florida
Radio: WYGM 96.9 FM / 740 AM
Live Stream: NBA League Pass

Magic vs. Pistons Injury Report

Orlando Magic

Markelle Fultz (OUT - Toe)
Gary Harris (OUT - knee)
Jonathan Isaac (OUT - knee)
Jalen Suggs (OUT - bone bruise)

Detroit Pistons

Nerlens Noel (OUT - foot)
Marvin Bagley III (OUT - knee)

Magic vs. Pistons Projected Starters

Orlando Magic

PG Cole Anthony
SG Jalen Suggs
SF Franz Wagner
PF Paolo Banchero
C Wendell Carter Jr.

Detroit Pistons

PG Cade Cunningham
SG Jaden Ivey
SF Bojan Bogdanovic
PF Saddiq Bey
C Isaiah Stewart

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Published Oct 19, 2022

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.