Orlando Magic star out with groin strain
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Friday, Nov. 14, 7:10 p.m. EST, Kia Center, Orlando, Florida TV: FanDuel Sports Network Florida (Magic), YES Network (Nets) Radio:
Magic second-year pro Tristan da Silva earned the start in place of Paolo Banchero (left groin strain) during Friday’s NBA Cup game against the Nets.
The Magic only trailed for 27 seconds during Wednesday’s national TV matchup at Madison Square Garden against the Knicks, who scored the first two points of the evening. New York never led again on ESPN when Orlando built up a 21-point first-half lead en route to a 124-107 victory behind a team-high 28 from forward Franz Wagner and 22 from Desmond Bane.
The Brooklyn Nets (1-10) have been hungry for another win ever since they won their first game of the season at the Indiana Pacers in what seems like a long time ago. Brooklyn is still trying to figure out how to play more of the rookies while being competitive in their NBA Cup matchup Friday at the Orlando Magic (6-6) and if you're wondering how you can watch all the action live,
Eric Samulski discusses the Magic's early season inconsistencies with the team and looks into how they can turn it around
After facing the Celtics twice in three days, the Magic host the Trail Blazers for the lone time this season Monday night at Kia Center.
Nets : OUT: Haywood Highsmith (knee), Cam Thomas (hamstring), Ben Saraf (G League), Nolan Traore (G League), and Danny Wolf (G League). PROBABLE: Day'Ron Sharpe (glute). Magic : OUT: Paolo Banchero (groin), Mo Wagner (knee), Colin Castleton (G League), and Orlando Robinson (G League). AVAILABLE: Franz Wagner (facemask).
The Detroit Pistons are the best team in the East, the San Antonio Spurs are going to win at least 50 games and the Orlando Magic are the biggest paper tiger in recent memory.