The Orlando Magic are set to face the Denver Nuggets this Sunday evening, marking the Nuggets' only visit to Orlando this season. The matchup is crucial for the Magic, who sit at 23-20 and need to bounce back after a disappointing road trip where they lost by a staggering 56 points across two games. Denver, currently at 25-16, aims to continue their strong performance following a recent victory over the Miami Heat. This game will be the first of two meetings between the teams this season; the Magic will head to Denver in early February.
Injury reports reveal that the Magic will be without key players including Franz Wagner, Jalen Suggs, and Gary Harris due to various injuries. Wagner's absence extends to 19 games, as he undergoes reconditioning after recovery from a right oblique injury. Suggs is also dealing with a low back strain, while Harris has been sidelined for nine games due to a hamstring issue. The Nuggets, however, have a few players listed as questionable, including star center Nikola Jokic, who is dealing with a right elbow sprain, and Aaron Gordon, who is managing a right calf injury. Both teams are keen on securing a victory to improve their standings as the season progresses.