Friday's 8 p.m. ET matchup between the Orlando Magic (19-15) and Chicago Bulls (16-17) at United Center features the Magic's Desmond Bane as one of the players to watch.
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Magic vs. Bulls: Jan. 2 Viewing Options
- Game day: Friday, January 2, 2026
- Game time: 8 p.m. ET
- TV channel: CHSN, FDSFL, and WESH
- Location: Chicago, Illinois
- Arena: United Center
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Magic's 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 46.6% | 17 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 47.5% | 20 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 44.9 | 9 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 43.5 | 12 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 13.5 | 7 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 14.5 | 11 |
Bulls' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 47.4% | 11 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 47.6% | 21 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 45.7 | 7 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 45.5 | 22 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 14.2 | 16 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 12.2 | 28 |
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Magic vs. Bulls Top Players
Magic
- Bane scores 19.1 points per game this season for the Magic, adding 4.6 rebounds and 4.6 assists.
- Wendell Carter Jr. is responsible for 12.3 points, 7.6 rebounds and 2.0 assists per game.
- Bane connects on 1.7 threes per game to lead active Magic.
- Orlando's blocks tend to come from Goga Bitadze, who collects 1.3 per game. Anthony Black is a primary source of steals for Orlando, averaging 1.3 steals a game.
Bulls
- Nikola Vucevic has been among the team's best in both scoring (16.1 points per game) and rebounding (8.9 rebounds per game) while adding 3.3 assists per contest.
- Tre Jones has per-game averages of 12.4 points, 5.2 assists and 2.9 rebounds this season.
- Vucevic averages 1.8 made threes per game.
- The Bulls' defensive efforts get a boost from Jones (1.4 steals per game) and Matas Buzelis (1.4 blocks per game).
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Magic vs. Bulls Injury Report
Magic
Magic:
Franz Wagner: Out (Leg),
Moritz Wagner: Out (Knee),
Jett Howard: Day-To-Day (Illness),
Jonathan Isaac: Questionable (Knee)
Bulls
Bulls:
Josh Giddey: Out (Hamstring),
Noa Essengue: Out For Season (Shoulder),
Emanuel Miller: Questionable (Hamstring),
Coby White: Out (Calf),
Zach Collins: Out (Toe),
Trentyn Flowers: Out (Knee),
Lachlan Olbrich: Questionable (Ankle)
Magic's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/23/2025 | Trail Blazers | W 110-106 | Away |
| 12/26/2025 | Hornets | L 120-105 | Home |
| 12/27/2025 | Nuggets | W 127-126 | Home |
| 12/29/2025 | Raptors | L 107-106 | Away |
| 12/31/2025 | Pacers | W 112-110 | Away |
| 1/2/2026 | Bulls | - | Away |
| 1/4/2026 | Pacers | - | Home |
| 1/6/2026 | Wizards | - | Away |
| 1/7/2026 | Nets | - | Away |
| 1/9/2026 | 76ers | - | Home |
| 1/11/2026 | Pelicans | - | Home |
Bulls' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/23/2025 | Hawks | W 126-123 | Away |
| 12/26/2025 | 76ers | W 109-102 | Home |
| 12/27/2025 | Bucks | L 112-103 | Home |
| 12/29/2025 | Timberwolves | L 136-101 | Home |
| 12/31/2025 | Pelicans | W 134-118 | Home |
| 1/2/2026 | Magic | - | Home |
| 1/3/2026 | Hornets | - | Home |
| 1/5/2026 | Celtics | - | Away |
| 1/7/2026 | Pistons | - | Away |
| 1/8/2026 | Heat | - | Home |
| 1/10/2026 | Mavericks | - | Home |
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