The Orlando Magic are set to face the Utah Jazz in a one-off home game on Sunday evening at the Kia Center, with tipoff scheduled for 6:30 p.m. ET. The Magic currently hold a 21-15 record, placing them fourth in the Eastern Conference, despite dealing with significant injuries throughout the season. In contrast, the Jazz come into the matchup with an 8-25 record, looking to build on a recent victory over the Miami Heat, which snapped a five-game losing streak.
Both teams are grappling with injury challenges. The Orlando Magic will be without several key players, including Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner, Moe Wagner, and Jalen Suggs. Banchero's absence marks his 32nd game due to a right oblique tear, while Suggs suffered a low back strain in the previous game against Toronto. On the other hand, the Utah Jazz are uncertain about Jordan Clarkson's status, as he deals with plantar fasciitis, while Taylor Hendricks remains sidelined with a broken leg and ankle injury.