The Orlando Magic open a four-game West Coast road trip with a critical game against an equally struggling Phoenix Suns team. One will get a stabilizing victory.
The Orlando Magic begin a four-game road trip facing the Phoenix Suns on Thursday night as both teams look to reverse slow 2-5 starts. Phoenix currently holds the league's lowest defensive rating, allowing 124.5 points per 100 possessions, while Orlando seeks to ignite its offense after facing five top-11 defenses in its opening seven games.
Key factors for the matchup include rebounding and outside shooting efficiency. Both rosters face significant absences, with the Magic ruling out Paolo Banchero and Jalen Suggs, while the Suns will be without Mark Williams and Jordan Goodwin following a 132-119 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers.
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