half time report
The Magic have overcome an early deficit to regain the lead in this game. They have a bit of cushion as they currently lead the Nets 61-49.
The Magic came into the game having won four games in a row and are just two quarters away from another. Will it be five or will the Nets step up and blow it? We will know soon.
Who is playing
Orlando Magic @ Brooklyn Nets
Current records: Orlando 13-7, Brooklyn 9-10
How to watch
- When: Friday, November 29, 2024 at 7:30 pm ET
- Where: Barclays Center – Brooklyn, New York
- TV: FanDuel SN – Florida
- Continue: CBS Sports App
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try it for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Ticket cost: $42.11
What to know
The Magic and Nets are 5-5 against each other since December 2021, but not for long. The Orlando Magic will make a trip to take on the Brooklyn Nets at 7:30 pm ET on Friday at Barclays Center. Both teams come into the game red hot, with the Magic with four consecutive wins and the Nets with three.
The Magic have just scored the most points they have all season. They enjoyed a cozy 133-119 victory over the Bulls on Wednesday. The high-flying offensive performance was a big turnaround for Orlando considering their 95-point performance in the previous contest.
The Magic’s success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Jalen Suggs led the charge by going 10-for-18 en route to 31 points plus seven assists. Suggs had some trouble finding his footing against the Pistons on Saturday, so it was a nice change. The team also received help courtesy of Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, who went 6-of-10 from beyond the arc en route to 24 points plus four steals.
Meanwhile, the Nets made experts look foolish on Wednesday when the team pulled off a huge upset against the Suns. They walked away with a 127-117 victory over Phoenix. The score was tied 63-63 at halftime, but Brooklyn was the better team in the second half.
The Nets’ victory was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Tyrese Martin, who was 8-of-10 from beyond the arc en route to 30 points. Martin had some trouble finding his footing against the Warriors on Monday, so this was a step in the right direction.
The Nets worked as a unit and finished the game with 32 assists. They easily outscored their opponents in that department, as the Suns only recorded 25.
Orlando’s victory was its 16th straight at home dating back to last season, bringing its record to 13-7. As for Brooklyn, they have been doing well recently, as they have won four of their last five games, which was a big increase from their 9-10 record this season.
Looking ahead, the Magic are the favorites here, as experts expect to see them win by 7.5 points. It might be worth making a quick bet as they have covered the spread the last four times they played.
The Magic beat the Nets in their previous meeting in October by a score of 116-101. The rematch could be a little more difficult for the Magic since this time the team will not have the home field advantage. We’ll see if the change of venue makes a difference.
Odd
Orlando is a heavy 7.5-point favorite against Brooklyn, according to latest report NBA Odds.
The line on this game has moved quite a bit since it opened, as it started with the Magic as 4.5-point favorites.
Bettors predict a defensive matchup and set the minimum over/under at 210 points.
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History of the series
Brooklyn and Orlando have 5 wins in their last 10 games.
- October 25, 2024: Orlando 116 vs. Brooklyn 101
- March 13, 2024 – Orlando 114 vs. Brooklyn 106
- February 27, 2024: Orlando 108 vs. Brooklyn 81
- December 2, 2023 – Brooklyn 129 vs. Orlando 101
- November 14, 2023: Brooklyn 124 vs. Orlando 104
- April 7, 2023 – Brooklyn 101 vs. Orlando 84
- March 26, 2023: Orlando 119 vs. Brooklyn 106
- November 28, 2022: Brooklyn 109 vs. Orlando 102
- March 15, 2022: Brooklyn 150 vs. Orlando 108
- December 18, 2021: Orlando 100 vs. Brooklyn 93
