Magic host Warriors in interconference matchup Wednesday
The Orlando Magic continue their eight-game homestand as they welcome in the Golden State Warriors at the Kia Center on Wednesday.

The Warriors (37-34) improved to 1-1 on their five-game road trip when they took down the Miami Heat on Tuesday behind Klay Thompson’s 28 point-performance. The Warriors sit in 10th place in the Western Conference standings, one game ahead of the streaking Houston Rockets for the last spot in the NBA Play-In Tournament. It’s been an up-and-down season for Golden State as the team has dealt with injuries and suspensions to their top players. The Warriors have 11 games left to solidify their spot in the Western Conference playoffs.

While Orlando (42-29) saw its five-game winning streak halted Saturday by the Sacramento Kings, the Magic are 11-2 over their last 13 games and are a stone’s throw away from home-court advantage in the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs. All-Star Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner are no doubt the top two guys on the team, but the Magic's success this season has come from role players stepping up when needed most. Jalen Suggs has been one of those players as of late, and he is averaging 13.4 points on 51.2 percent shooting (including 42.9 percent from three), 3.3 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 1.3 steals over 27.9 minutes per game in March.

Gary Harris (foot) and Caleb Houston (ankle) are both listed as questionable for Wednesday’s contest.

Wednesday’s game is the second and final time the Warriors and Magic will face each other this season, with Golden State taking the first encounter, 121-115, on Jan. 2.
Posted on: 3/26/2024 8:10 PM
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