Nets vs Magic Game Preview
On March 13, at Amway Center, the Orlando Magic (37-28) take on the Brooklyn Nets (26-39). Keep reading articles like this to get more basketball analysis about the coming games.
Nets Analysis: Coming off a big win
Despite their difficult season, the Nets recently defeated Cleveland 120-101. Ben Simmons (out for the season) and Cameron Johnson will not be available for game 4 of this 6-game road trip. For a club that ranks 19th in defense rating, those are significant setbacks. Brooklyn’s rim defensive ranking is seventh, largely due to Nic Claxton. In terms of forcing 3-point misses, though, they rank 26th. With 24 turnovers per game this season, the Nets rank 24th. Their defensive rebounding percentage ranks 16th. Turning now to Brooklyn’s offensive rating, they rank 19th as well. In terms of true shooting percentage, the Nets rank 24th. The club this year is ranked 14th in three-point % and ninth in 3-point attempts per game.
Magic Analysis: Jalen Suggs is questionable for this game
In their most recent meeting, the Magic led the Indiana Pacers 24–18 at the end of the 1st quarter. They lost 111-97 because their offense struggled for the remainder of the game. The best player was Paolo Banchero, who finished with 19 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists. While their defense allows 109.4 points per match, the Magic are scoring 110.6 points on average. Jalen Suggs and Markelle Fultz are both questionable for this matchup. For this team, it will be especially devastating if neither player is able to go. The offensive rating of the team is 23rd. This team is 12th in the league in finishing inside the lane, makes the most free throw attempts per game, and takes the most shots at the rim.
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Brooklyn Nets vs Orlando Magic Game Information
- Date: 03/13/2024
- Time: 07:10 PM ET
- Location: Kia Center, Orlando, FL.
- How to Watch Nets vs Magic: TNT
- Live Stream: NBA Game Pass
