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

The Orlando Magic visits the Phoenix Suns tonight. Here's everything you need to know.

Jeremy Brener | Dec 31, 2023

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ORLANDO - The Orlando Magic rings in the new year with one last game against the Phoenix Suns tonight at the Footprint Center.

The game marks the first of a four-game road trip that will also send the team to face the Golden State Warriors, Sacramento Kings and Denver Nuggets, meaning no game on this road stretch will be easy to win.

Orlando is just 7-8 on the road this season, and the team hopes that record can get to .500 with a win tonight in Phoenix.

The Suns come into the game with a bit of rejuvenation, winning their last two games and having prime offseason acquisition Bradley Beal return to the lineup.

Sunday's game is Beal's eighth of the season and just the fourth time he'll play alongside Kevin Durant and Devin Booker.

Paolo Banchero Devin Booker Suns — Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

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

Magic vs. Suns Broadcast Information

Date: Tuesday, Dec. 26
Time: 7:00 p.m.
TV Channel: Bally Sports Florida
Radio: WYGM 96.9FM / 740AM
Live Stream: NBA League Pass
Betting Odds: Check out SI Sportsbook

Magic vs. Suns Injury Report

Orlando Magic

SG Kevon Harris (OUT - knee)
PG Markelle Fultz (QUESTIONABLE - knee)
SG Joe Ingles (QUESTIONABLE - ankle)
PF Jonathan Isaac (QUESTIONABLE - hamstring)
C Wendell Carter Jr. (QUESTIONABLE - knee)

Phoenix Suns

SG Damion Lee (OUT - knee)
SF Nassir Little (OUT - knee)
SF Josh Okogie (PROBABLE - ankle)

Magic vs. Suns Projected Starting Lineups

Orlando Magic

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

Phoenix Suns

PG Devin Booker
SG Bradley Beal
SF Eric Gordon
PF Kevin Durant
C Jusuf Nurkic

Published Dec 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.