The Orlando Magic have a winning record, but after taking a small leap last season and with powerhouses like the Boston Celtics and Indiana dealing with serious injuries, some pundits envisioned them finding their way into a top four spot in the East. That hasn’t been the case so far, in no small part due to injury woes. Orlando’s two cornerstone players, Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner, have both missed significant time this season. This is especially true for Wagner, who has appeared in just 26 of the Magic’s 47 games this year due to a lingering ankle injury. Overall, their offense has improved compared to last year even with the injuries, but the defense has fallen significantly, going from 2nd to 16th in defensive rating.
Coming off a bad loss to the (admittedly hot right now) Charlotte Hornets on the road yesterday, the Spurs should have some fire in their bellies for yet another early game. One bad quarter in that game was enough to doom the Spurs, yet another reminder in a season full of the importance of playing a full 48 minutes. In the Western Conference, every win is an important one.
San Antonio Spurs (32-16) vs Orlando Magic (25-22)
February, 1 2026 | 6:00 PM CT
Watch: FDSS | Listen: WOAI (1200 AM)
Spurs Injuries: Jeremy Sochan, quad (OUT)
Magic Injuries: Franz Wagner, ankle (OUT)
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