The Chicago Bulls (1-0) visit the Orlando Magic (1-1) tonight for a Saturday night matchup at Kia Center in Orlando to close out the opening week of the 2025 NBA regular season.
Orlando enters the game looking to rebound quickly after letting a double-digit lead slip in a 111–107 loss to the Atlanta Hawks on Friday. That came just two nights after a strong season-opening win over the Miami Heat, where Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner each scored 24 points and newly acquired Desmond Bane added 23 in his Magic debut.
The Banchero–Wagner duo has shown clear growth as a frontcourt pairing, while Bane’s outside shooting provides the floor spacing Orlando lacked last season. Still, the Magic’s late-game composure remains a concern after back-to-back fourth-quarter lapses.
Chicago, meanwhile, enters with momentum after a 115–111 win over the Detroit Pistons in its opener. Nikola Vucevic anchored the offense inside with efficiency, while Josh Giddey tallied 11 assists. The Bulls’ half-court offense showed promise but will need better spacing and perimeter shooting to stay consistent against Orlando’s length.
The Bulls remain without Coby White (calf strain) and Zach Collins (wrist fracture), thinning their rotation and testing their depth.
Expect the Magic to push the tempo and attack in transition behind Banchero and Wagner, while Chicago leans on Vučević’s interior presence and Giddey’s playmaking to control pace. With Orlando still seeking late-game stability and the Bulls holding a rest advantage, execution in the final minutes could determine the outcome.
Predictions
Orlando’s home court and sustained offense give them the narrow advantage, but the Bulls’ improved tempo and depth make this a tight contest.
Prediction: Magic 114, Bulls 109
Injury Report
Chicago Bulls
Coby White — Out (right calf)
Zach Collins — Out (left wrist fracture)
Orlando Magic
Jalen Suggs — Out (knee)
How to Watch Bulls vs. Magic
Tip-off for tonight’s Chicago Bulls vs. Orlando Magic game is set for 7:00 PM Eastern / 6:00 PM Central at the Kia Center in Orlando, Florida.
The game airs live on Chicago Sports Network and FanDuel Sports Network Florida.
Fans in the Magic broadcast market without a FanDuel Sports Network subscription can purchase one on Amazon here.
Out-of-market viewers can stream the matchup on NBA League Pass for free on Amazon Prime Video with a 7-day free trial here.
Amazon also offers a discounted subscription that starts at $12.74 for the first two months (then $16.99/month). The subscription also includes access to NBA TV.
Fans can also choose a Team Pass to follow one team’s games for $13.99 per month.
Chicago Bulls vs. Orlando Magic
Date: Saturday, October 25, 2025
Time: 7:00 PM Eastern / 6:00 PM Central
Venue: Kia Center, Orlando, Florida
TV: Chicago Sports Network, FanDuel Sports Network Florida
Streaming: NBA League Pass (out-of-market)