The Orlando Magic (7-6) visit the Houston Rockets (8-3) tonight for a critical Sunday night test for Franz Wagner & Co. at the Toyota Center in Houston.

The Magic seem to have found their groove, riding a three-game win streak, including key victories over the New York Knicks and Portland Trail Blazers. But they will be without star forward Paolo Banchero (groin) for the second straight game. They were able to beat the Brooklyn Nets on Friday night without him — but the Rockets present a far tougher challenge.

Desmond Bane, the Magic’s marquee offseason addition, is finally settling in. He’s scored at least 19 points in three of his last four games and has rediscovered his shooting stroke, hitting 36% from deep over that stretch — much closer to his career mark just above 40%.

Houston enters red-hot, winners of three straight and four of its last five. The Rockets’ offense is exploding: they dropped 140 on Portland Friday, two days after putting up 135 on Washington. They now lead the NBA in scoring at 125.5 points per game.

Their frontcourt duo of Kevin Durant (25.1 PPG) and Alperen Sengun (22.4 PPG) is one of the league’s most productive, with Sengun also averaging 10.2 rebounds and 7.4 assists. Third-year guard Amen Thompson has elevated his play as well, contributing 17.7 points per game.

Prediction

Without Banchero, the Magic lack the size and firepower needed to keep pace with the league’s top offense.

Prediction: Rockets 123, Magic 111

Injury Report

Orlando Magic

Jalen Suggs — Out (Nov 18)

Paolo Banchero — Out (Nov 18)

Moritz Wagner — Out (Nov 18)

Houston Rockets

Tari Eason — Out (Dec 18)

Dorian Finney-Smith — Out (Nov 24)

Fred VanVleet — Out (Jun 1)

How to Watch Magic vs. Rockets

Tip-off for tonight’s Orlando Magic vs. Houston Rockets game is set for 7:00 PM Eastern / 6:00 PM Central at Toyota Center, Houston, Texas. 

The game will air live on Space City Home 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.

Orlando Magic vs. Houston Rockets

Date: Sunday, November 16, 2025

Time: 7:00 PM Eastern / 6:00 PM Central

Venue: Toyota Center, Houston, Texas

TV: Space City Home Network, FanDuel Sports Network Florida

Streaming: NBA League Pass (out-of-market)