76ers vs. Magic GAMEDAY Preview: How to Watch, Injury Report, Betting Odds

The Orlando Magic hosts the Philadelphia 76ers tonight at the Kia Center. Here's everything you need to know.

Jeremy Brener | Dec 27, 2023

76ers vs. Magic GAMEDAY Preview: How to Watch, Injury Report, Betting Odds /

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ORLANDO - The Orlando Magic returns home for a matchup with the Philadelphia 76ers tonight at the Kia Center.

The Magic has a quick turnaround, flying home from the nation's capital after a win last night against the Washington Wizards. Meanwhile, the Sixers are coming off a loss against the Miami Heat on Christmas Day.

This is the first game this season between the Sixers and Magic, who both find themselves in the top four in the Eastern Conference standings.

Wendell Carter Jr. Tobias Harris 76ers — Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

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

76ers vs. Magic Broadcast Information

Date: Wednesday, Dec. 27
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

76ers vs. Magic Injury Report

Philadelphia 76ers

SF Nic Batum (OUT - hamstring)
C Joel Embiid (OUT - ankle)

Orlando Magic

SG Kevon Harris (OUT - knee)
PG Markelle Fultz (OUT - knee)
SG Joe Ingles (QUESTIONABLE - ankle)
PF Jonathan Isaac (QUESTIONABLE - hamstring)

BREAKING: Joel Embiid OUT vs. Magic

76ers vs. Magic Projected Starting Lineups

Philadelphia 76ers

PG Tyrese Maxey
SG De'Anthony Melton
SF Kelly Oubre Jr.
PF Tobias Harris
C Paul Reed

Orlando Magic

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

Published Dec 27, 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.