Magic vs Bulls
Mon, Dec 1
Final
Magic
Magic
(13 - 8)
125
-
120
Bulls
Bulls
(9 - 11)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magic | 29 | 24 | 32 | 40 | 125 |
| Bulls | 26 | 27 | 32 | 35 | 120 |
Venue: Kia Center
GAME LEADERS
PTS
REB
AST
Desmond Bane
ORL | #3 | G
37
6
5
Josh Giddey
CHI | #3 | G
22
9
6
Smart Game Analysis
Orlando Magic has a 72% chance of winning the game
The Magic are poised to capitalize on their strong recent form and the Bulls' defensive collapse to secure a home victory.
Key Analysis
- • Chicago's rotation is depleted with Jalen Smith, Isaac Okoro, and Dalen Terry out, removing vital defensive versatility.
- • Franz Wagner is primed to exploit a Bulls defense that lacks rim protection and struggles against dynamic wings.
- • Orlando boasts the league's 10th-ranked defense, a significant advantage over a Chicago unit allowing 123.1 points per game.
- • The Magic enter with high morale after winning eight of their last ten games, while the Bulls have lost three straight.
- • Chicago has surrendered 120 or more points in 11 consecutive games, a historic defensive slump that favors Orlando's scorers.
- • The Bulls can only upset if they leverage their 5th-ranked rebounding to control the glass and shoot efficiently from deep.
