Today in the opening game Brooklyn Nets (34-46) will face Orlando Magic (32-39). Here we look at the Match Preview and TV Schedule for the game.
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Yesterday, we saw Phoenix Suns continuing their magical run with the sixth straight victory in Orlando and Kyle Kuzma scoring the last-minute winner for the Lakers. Today the action continues with 14 teams taking the court in Orlando.
Today’s match result won’t do any changes in the East as Nets have secured No.7 seed and Magic will end as No.8 seed team in the East. However, both teams will want to get another win under their belt before the playoffs begin.
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Brooklyn Nets are playing well in the bubble, having won four out of their six matches. On the other hand Magic started well with two wins but from there on they have lost four consecutive games.
With the Magic slated to take on the Bucks in the playoffs first round, they will need all the confidence they can.
Where to watch Nets vs Magic on TV and Online?
The game is scheduled at 1:00 PM (ET) and can be watched on the following platforms:
- NBA TV (Accessed through NBA League Pass)
- Fox Sports Florida
NBA TV can be viewed on both the official website and the mobile application, however you’ll need to buy a NBA League pass for that.
Nets vs Magic Preview
Defending Champion Toronto Raptors defeated Bucks 114-106 last night and with this they have secured the No.2 seed in the East and will play Nets in the first round.
Similarly, Magic will face Bucks. With the playoff match ups already decided for both Magic and Nets, they would want to try all their combinations before heading into the post season.
Both sides started their campaign facing each other in the opening game. Magic defeated Nets, but from there Nets have bounced back and Magic is on the backfoot because a four-game losing streak. The two sides will go easy in today’s match as any injury could cost them in the playoffs.
Nets already have a lot of issues with Kevin Durant and Kyrie out due to injury and Dinwiddie dealing with coronavirus.
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Caris LeVert has been shining for the Nets in Orlando as his consistent performances have led the side to four wins. He scored 27 points and his career-high 13 assists on Sunday against Clippers. Jarrett Allen and Tyler Johnson are also in good shape.
Magic’s Terrence Ross has left the campus for a medical emergency(but not COVID-19). Aaron Gordon has also not played the previous two games due to left hamstring and is doubtful for today. The side will hope that they can put their roster in one place for the playoffs.
Nets will go in as favorites for the game as Caris LeVert is firing and Magic are a little shorthanded
The probable lineup Nets
Caris LeVert
Jarrett Allen
Tyler Johnson
Garrett Temple
Rodions Kurucs
The probable lineup for Magic
Gary Clark
D.J. Augustin
Markelle Fultz
Khem Birch
Nikola Vucevic
