Magic Schedule Released: 10 Games to Watch

Here's 10 games to circle on the calendar for the Magic.

Jeremy Brener | Aug 17, 2022

Magic Schedule Released: 10 Games to Watch /

ORLANDO - With the Orlando Magic's 2022-23 schedule officially released, it's time to start looking into that schedule and circling some key games on the calendar.

In reality, every game is important for the Magic, but these games might have a deeper meaning based on the timing, opponent or occasion.

Here's a look at the 10 biggest games of the Magic's schedule ...

Wednesday, Oct. 19 at Detroit Pistons

It's the first game of the season as the past two No. 1 overall picks, Cade Cunningham and Paolo Banchero, are set to face off for the first time. The game could also mark Banchero's NBA debut.

Friday, Oct. 21 at Atlanta Hawks

The NBA is billing for a revival of this in-division rivalry after Dejounte Murray and Paolo Banchero got into a disagreement this summer in Seattle. It's the second game of the season for the Magic, throwing them into the fire early.

Saturday, Oct. 22 vs. Boston Celtics

The Magic host the Eastern Conference champion Celtics in their home opener. It's also the second half of a back-to-back for the Magic, the first of 13 on the season.

Monday, Oct. 24 at New York Knicks

Paolo Banchero's debut at Madison Square Garden is the first nationally-televised game for the Magic this season.

Tuesday, Nov. 1 at Oklahoma City Thunder

Banchero and No. 2 overall pick Chet Holmgren meet for the first time as NBA players in the Magic's lone TNT appearance this season.

Thursday, Nov. 3 vs. Golden State Warriors

The defending champions make their sole trip to Central Florida. The two teams meet in San Francisco on Saturday, January 7.

Thursday, Dec. 27 vs. Los Angeles Lakers

LeBron James, fresh off his new contract extension, returns to Orlando for the only time this season as the Lakers face the Magic just before New Year's Day.

Thursday, Mar. 16 at Phoenix Suns

The Magic return to national TV in the desert when it faces Chris Paul, Devin Booker and the Phoenix Suns.

Thursday, Mar. 23 vs. New York Knicks

It's another national TV opportunity on NBATV for the Magic and Knicks, this time in Orlando.

Sunday, Apr. 9 at Miami Heat

In the season's final game, the Magic face its Sunshine State rival. The two teams also meet Friday, January 27 in Miami and twice in Orlando on Saturday, February 11 and March 11.

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Published Aug 17, 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.