The Orlando Magic are on the road on Tuesday night as they travel to take on the Portland Trail Blazers in an interconference matchup.
Orlando enters Tuesday’s game with a 16-13 record after losing on the road to the Golden State Warriors on Monday night.
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Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5)© Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
In Monday’s loss to the Warriors, Paolo Banchero led the way for the Magic as he recorded 21 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists while Desmond Bane added 20 points and four rebounds of his own.
Now Orlando will try to bounce back on the road on Tuesday night as they face off against a tough Trail Blazers team.
On the other side, Portland enters Tuesday’s contest with a 12-17 record after losing at home to the Detroit Pistons on Monday night.
Portland Trail Blazers guard Shaedon Sharpe (17)Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
Shaedon Sharpe led the way for the Trail Blazers in Monday’s loss as he ended the game with 25 points and three rebounds while Deni Avdija recorded 18 points, eight rebounds and nine assists.
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While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Tuesday 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 six players listed on their injury report, including both Jalen Suggs and Franz Wagner.
Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs (4)Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
Orlando has ruled out Suggs due to a left hip contusion as he will miss his fourth consecutive contest.
With Suggs still sidelined, Anthony Black and Tyus Jones will likely continue to have increased roles.
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The Magic have also ruled out Wagner as he continues to recover from a high left ankle sprain while Moritz Wagner has also been ruled out as he continues to recover from ACL surgery.
Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner (22)Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
Goga Bitadze has been listed as questionable with a left knee strain and if he is sidelined, Orlando Robinson could have an increased role.
Tristan da Silva has also been listed as questionable due to a right shoulder contusion while Jonathan Isaac is questionable with a left hip contusion.
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Trail Blazers Injury Report, Will Jerami Grant, Robert Williams III Play?
On the other side, the Trail Blazers have seven players listed on their injury report, including both Jerami Grant and Robert Williams III.
Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant (9)© Mike Watters-Imagn Images
Portland has ruled out Grant due to left Achilles tendonitis as he will miss his third consecutive contest.
With Grant sidelined once again, Kris Murray could be in line for another start while Sidy Cissoko could also have an increased role off the bench.
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The Trail Blazers have also ruled out Williams III due to left knee injury management as he will sit out of the second game of their back-to-back.
Scoot Henderson, Damian Lillard, Jrue Holiday, Matisse Thybulle and Blake Wesley have also all been ruled out as they continue to recover from injuries.
Fans can catch Tuesday night’s matchup between the Magic and Trail Blazers from Portland at 10:00 p.m. EST.
This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Dec 23, 2025, where it first appeared in the NBA section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.