Orlando Magic vs. Los Angeles Clippers GAMEDAY Preview: How to Watch, Betting Odds, Injury Report

The Los Angeles Clippers traded for James Harden less than 24 hours ahead of their game against the Orlando Magic.

Jeremy Brener | Oct 31, 2023

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Orlando Magic

ORLANDO - The Orlando Magic, fresh off a tough loss at the hands of the Los Angeles Lakers, will complete its first back-to-back of the season tonight when the team takes on the Los Angeles Clippers, who made quite a splash in the early hours of Halloween.

At approximately 2 a.m. on the east coast, about an hour after the Magic finished its game against the Lakers, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reported that the Clippers had acquired long-time trade target James Harden in a deal with the Philadelphia 76ers.

Here's a look at the trade ...

PHI receives: Marcus Morris, Nic Batum, Robert Covington, K.J. Martin, 2028 unprotected draft pick, two second-round picks, pick swap

LAC receive: James Harden, PJ Tucker, Filip Petrusev

The players won't be available tonight against the Magic, meaning the Clippers are coming into tonight's game against Orlando very short-handed. On top of the four players the team traded being out, Los Angeles won't have Terance Mann and Brandon Boston Jr. tonight due to injuries. Ivica Zubac is also questionable with a quad injury.

While the Magic may be running on fumes after a late-night loss on Monday, the team could take advantage against a short-handed Clippers squad.

Here's a look at everything you need to know ahead of tonight's game ...

Magic vs. Clippers Broadcast Information

Date: Tuesday, October 31
Time: 10:30 p.m.
TV Channel: Bally Sports Florida
Radio: WYGM 96.9FM / 740AM
Live Stream: League Pass
Betting Odds: Magic (+6.5)

Magic vs. Clippers Injury Report

Orlando Magic

Los Angeles Clippers

Terance Mann (OUT - ankle)
Brandon Boston Jr. (OUT - quad)
Ivica Zubac (QUESTIONABLE - quad)
James Harden (OUT - trade)
P.J. Tucker (OUT - trade)
Filip Petrusev (OUT - trade)

Magic vs. Clippers Projected Starting Lineups

Orlando Magic

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

Los Angeles Clippers

PG Russell Westbrook
SG Norman Powell
SF Paul George
PF Kawhi Leonard
C Ivica Zubac

Published Oct 31, 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.