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

The Orlando Magic hosts the San Antonio Spurs on the Friday night. Here's what you need to know.

Jeremy Brener | Dec 23, 2022

Spurs vs. Magic GAMEDAY Preview: How to Watch, Lineups, Injury Report /

ORLANDO - The Orlando Magic (12-21) returns home after a four-game road trip to face the San Antonio Spurs (10-21) just in time for Christmas.

The Spurs are on the second night of a back-to-back after losing to the New Orleans Pelicans, giving the Magic the schedule edge tonight.

Orlando should also have more of a boost with the return of big man Wendell Carter Jr., who has missed just over a month with a plantar fascia injury.

The team could also see Gary Harris back after missing a couple weeks with a hamstring injury.

On top of that, the Magic look to win its eighth game out of nine contests.

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

Spurs vs. Magic Broadcast Information

Date: Friday, Dec. 23
Time: 7:00 p.m.
TV Channel: Bally Sports Florida
Radio: WYGM 96.9 FM / 740 AM
Live Stream: NBA League Pass

Spurs vs. Magic Injury Report

San Antonio Spurs

Keldon Johnson (OUT - hamstring)

Orlando Magic

Jonathan Isaac (OUT - knee)
Wendell Carter Jr. (QUESTIONABLE - plantar fascia)
Jalen Suggs (OUT - knee)
Chuma Okeke (OUT - knee)
Gary Harris (QUESTIONABLE - hamstring)

Spurs vs. Magic Projected Starters

San Antonio Spurs

PG Tre Jones
SG Devin Vassell
SF Romeo Langford
PF Jeremy Sochan
C Jakob Poeltl

Orlando Magic

PG Markelle Fultz
SG Franz Wagner
SF Bol Bol
PF Paolo Banchero
C Moe Wagner

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Published Dec 23, 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.