As they get ready to play the Chicago Bulls (16-17) on Friday, Jan. 2 at United Center, with the opening tip at 8 p.m. ET, the Orlando Magic (19-15) have four players currently listed on the injury report. The Bulls' injury report has seven players on it.
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Magic vs. Bulls Game Info
- When: Friday, January 2, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET
- Where: United Center in Chicago, Illinois
- TV: CHSN, FDSFL, and WESH
- Live stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Magic's Injury Report
Magic Injuries:
Franz Wagner: Out (Leg),
Moritz Wagner: Out (Knee),
Jett Howard: Day-To-Day (Illness),
Jonathan Isaac: Questionable (Knee)
Magic's Top Players (Last 20 Games)
| Name | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paolo Banchero | 26 | 12.5 | 7 | 0.5 | 2 | 1 |
| Desmond Bane | 18 | 6.5 | 4.5 | 0 | 0.5 | 1 |
| Anthony Black | 21 | 3.5 | 4 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 1 |
| Wendell Carter Jr. | 7.5 | 8.5 | 2 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| Goga Bitadze | 8 | 7 | 1.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Magic Stats
- Orlando averages 116.6 points per game (15th in the league) while giving up 114.9 per outing (13th in the NBA). It has a +57 scoring differential overall and outscores opponents by 1.7 points per game.
- The Magic's leading scorer, Desmond Bane, ranks 39th in the league putting up 19.1 points per game.
- Orlando comes out on top in the rebound battle by an average of 1.4 boards. It is grabbing 44.9 rebounds per game (ninth in the league) compared to its opponents' 43.5 per contest.
- Wendell Carter Jr. is 28th in the NBA with 7.6 rebounds per game to lead the Magic.
- Orlando knocks down 11 three-pointers per game (26th in the league) at a 33.6% rate (28th in the NBA), compared to the 11.6 its opponents make while shooting 35.8% from beyond the arc.
- The Magic's most prolific three-point shooter, Bane, hits 1.7 per game (85th in the NBA).
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Bulls' Injury Report
Bulls Injuries:
Josh Giddey: Out (Hamstring),
Emanuel Miller: Questionable (Hamstring),
Coby White: Out (Calf),
Zach Collins: Out (Toe),
Trentyn Flowers: Out (Knee),
Lachlan Olbrich: Questionable (Ankle),
Noa Essengue: Out For Season (Shoulder)
Bulls' Top Players (Last 20 Games)
| Name | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Vučević | 20 | 6.5 | 3.5 | 0 | 0 | 2.5 |
| Jalen Smith | 13 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Tre Jones | 15.5 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0.5 |
| Ayo Dosunmu | 11 | 5 | 6.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 1 |
| Matas Buzelis | 16 | 5.5 | 2 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 2.5 |
Bulls Stats
- Chicago is being outscored by 3.5 points per game, with a -117 scoring differential overall. It puts up 118.8 points per game (11th in NBA), and gives up 122.3 per outing (26th in league).
- Nikola Vucevic's 16.1 points per game leads the Bulls and ranks 60th in the NBA.
- Chicago is seventh in the league at 45.7 rebounds per game. That's similar to the 45.5 its opponents average.
- Vucevic tops the Bulls with 8.9 rebounds per game (14th in league).
- Chicago connects on 14.1 three-pointers per game (10th in the league), while its opponents have made 13.8 on average.
- Vucevic ranks 75th in the league and leads the Bulls with 1.8 made threes per game.
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