The Orlando Magic are on the road on Saturday night as they travel to take on the Utah Jazz in an interconference matchup.
Orlando enters Saturday’s game with a 15-12 record after losing on the road to the Denver Nuggets on Thursday night.
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Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5)© Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
In Thursday’s loss to the Nuggets, Paolo Banchero led the way for the Magic as he recorded a triple-double with 26 points, 16 rebounds and 10 assists while Wendell Carter Jr. added 26 points and eight rebounds of his own.
Now Orlando will try to bounce back on Saturday night as they face off against the Jazz in a tough road matchup.
On the other side, Utah enters Saturday’s contest with a 10-16 record after losing at home to the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night.
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Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George© Rob Gray-Imagn Images
Keyonte George led the way for the Jazz in Thursday’s loss as he ended the game with 34 points, four rebounds and eight assists while Isaiah Collier recorded 18 points and 13 rebounds off the bench.
While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Saturday night’s matchup, both squads may be without multiple key players due to injuries.
Magic Injury Report, Will Jalen Suggs, Franz Wagner Play?
For the Magic, they have five players listed on their injury report, including both Jalen Suggs and Franz Wagner.
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Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs (4)Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
Orlando has listed Suggs as doubtful due to a left hip contusion and he is expected to miss his second consecutive game.
With Suggs likely sidelined once again on Saturday, Anthony Black could continue to start in his place while Tyus Jones and Jett Howard could also have increased roles.
Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner (22)Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
The Magic have ruled out Franz Wagner as he remains sidelined while recovering from a high left ankle sprain while Moritz Wagner also remains out while recovering from ACL surgery.
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Tristan da Silva has been listed as questionable with a right shoulder contusion and Jonthan Isaac is questionable due to a left hip contusion.
Jazz Injury Report, Will Lauri Markkanen Play?
On the other side, the Jazz have three players listed on their injury report, including star forward Lauri Markkanen.
Utah Jazz star Lauri Markkanen© Chris Nicoll-Imagn Images
Utah has listed Markkanen as doubtful for Saturday’s game due to a groin injury as he is expected to miss his second consecutive contest.
With Markkanen likely sidelined once again on Saturday, Kyle Filipowski could be in line for another start next to Jusuf Nurkic in the frontcourt.
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Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (24).Rob Gray-Imagn Images
The Jazz have ruled out Walker Kessler and Georges Niang as they both continue to be sidelined while recovering from injuries.
Fans can catch Saturday night’s matchup between the Magic and Jazz from Salt Lake City at 9:30 p.m. EST.
This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Dec 20, 2025, where it first appeared in the NBA section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.