The Orlando Magic will go to Portland to face the Path Blazers on Thursday, the place magic will purpose to finish its sequence of 4 sport defeats.
Portland (18-29) seeks to defeat Orlando (24-24) for the second time this season after having dominated 101-79 January 23. Thursday marks the final assembly of the common season between these two groups.
Anotha day. Anotha Dub. pic.twitter.com/rtv9x6i3lw
– Portland Path Blazers (@trailblazers) January 24, 2025
Orlando is on the lookout for a break after shedding 4 of their final 5 video games. Street video games have confirmed to be a struggle, the place magic is presently 9-15. Magic fell to warmth in additional time, 125-119, Monday in Miami. The Magic received a house victory towards the pistons (121-113) the earlier Saturday, breaking its sequence of 5 earlier defeats.
In the meantime, the Path Blazers are on a scorching sequence with 4 victories from their final 5 video games. The Milwaukee Bucks, Charlotte Hornets, Orlando Magic and Miami Warmth are the groups extra just lately overwhelmed by Portland.
Final match
Portland’s protection dominated the final duo’s match with 14 interceptions and 12 blocks. Portland goalkeeper Anfernee Simons led the crew to victory with 21 factors, with the assist of the attackers Toumani Camara and Deni Avdija, who scored 16 factors and 13 factors, respectively.
The sport additionally marked the return of Orlando striker Fran Wagner, who was launched for 20 video games with a torn indirect. Wagner skilled a robust efficiency, main magic with 20 factors.
Franz Wagner in his first sport since December 6:
20 pts
4 Reb
24 min pic.twitter.com/hiwh5mzpsq– Orlando Magic (@orlandomagic) January 24, 2025
Forward
The magic maintains place n ° 7 of the East Convention, whereas the Path Blazers are at n ° 13 within the Western Convention. Path Blazers are on common 108.1 factors per sport. The magic follows shut behind, incomes a median of 104.1 factors per match.
The match will rise on Thursday at 10 p.m. on Bally Sports activities Florida on Thursday.
