The Orlando Magic are on the road on Wednesday night as they travel to take on the Brooklyn Nets in an Eastern Conference matchup.
Orlando enters Wednesday’s game with a 20-17 record after losing on the road to the Washington Wizards on Tuesday night.
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Orlando Magic guard Jase Richardson (11)Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images
In Tuesday’s loss to the Wizards, Jase Richardson led the way for the Magic as he recorded 20 points and three assists off the bench while Desmond Bane added 15 points and three assists of his own.
Now Orlando will try to bounce back on the road on Wednesday as they face off against a struggling Nets team.
On the other side, Brooklyn enters Wednesday’s contest with an 11-22 record after defeating the Denver Nuggets at home on Sunday.
Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. (17).Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
Michael Porter Jr. led the way for the Nets in Sunday’s victory as he ended the game with 27 points, 11 rebounds and five assists while Noah Clowney recorded 22 points and six rebounds.
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While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Wednesday 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 three players listed on their injury report, including both Jalen Suggs and Franz Wagner.
Orlando Magic guard Jalen SuggsNathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
Orlando has ruled out Suggs due to a Grade 1 MCL contusion as he will miss his third consecutive contest.
With Suggs sidelined once again, Anthony Black, Tyus Jones and Richardson will likely continue to have larger roles.
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Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner (22)© Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
The Magic have also ruled out Franz Wagner as he continues to recover from a sprained ankle while Moritz Wagner remains sidelined while recovering from ACL surgery.
Nets Injury Report, Will Nic Claxton Play?
On the other side, the Nets have two players listed on their injury report, though center Nic Claxton is not one of them.
Brooklyn Nets center Nic Claxton takes a rebound away from Toronto Raptors guard Ochai AgbajiDan Hamilton-Imagn Images
Of course, Claxton has missed the last two games due to personal reasons but he is off the injury report and will return on Wednesday against the Magic.
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Brooklyn has ruled out Ben Saraf due to left knee soreness as he will miss his first game after being recalled from the G League on Monday.
Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Saraf (77)Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
The Nets have also ruled out Haywood Highsmith as he remains sidelined to being the season while recovering from knee surgery.
Fans can catch Wednesday night’s matchup between the Magic and Nets from Brooklyn at 7:30 p.m. EST.
This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Jan 7, 2026, where it first appeared in the NBA section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.