Date: Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Venue: Kia Center, Orlando, FL
Broadcast: FanDuel Sports Network
The Orlando Magic (12-7) will host the Chicago Bulls (7-11) this Wednesday at the Kia Center, seeking to secure another victory.
In their previous outing, the Bulls were defeated by the Grizzlies, ending the game with a score of 142-131. Chicago shot 50.5% from the field (49 out of 97) and made 19 of 42 attempts from beyond the arc. From the free-throw line, they converted 14 of 19 shots, achieving a success rate of 73.7%. The Bulls secured 35 rebounds, including 10 offensive boards, and registered 29 assists while forcing 14 turnovers from their opponents, along with garnering 4 steals. Defensively, Chicago allowed Memphis to shoot at a high rate of 57.3% (55 of 96). The Grizzlies recorded 38 assists and 5 steals in this matchup, along with gathering 49 total rebounds (13 offensive and 36 defensive) and blocking 8 shots. Memphis shot 65.0% from the free throw line, making 13 out of 20 attempts, and hit 19 of 42 three-point attempts. In terms of fouls, the Bulls committed 14, while the Grizzlies had 18.
Zach LaVine stood out for the Bulls, scoring 29 points with a shooting accuracy of 52.6% (10 of 19) over 34 minutes, in addition to collecting 3 rebounds, though he did not record any assists.
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Heading into this matchup, Chicago holds a record of 7-11 for the season. The team averages 15.9 turnovers per game and commits 17.8 personal fouls. As a unit, Chicago is securing 44.3 rebounds per game and has tallied 516 assists, placing them 3rd in the league for assists. The Bulls are shooting 38.5% from three-point territory (295 of 767) and hitting 78.8% from the charity stripe. They score an average of 117.4 points per game, ranking 7th in the NBA, while shooting 46.8% overall from the field.
Defensively, Chicago forces 12.2 turnovers per game and commits 17.3 personal fouls. They allow opponents to shoot 34.7% from beyond the arc and have the lowest points allowed per game in the NBA at 123.9. The Bulls’ defense permits an overall shooting percentage of 49.0% (843 of 1,722) and grabs 46.6 rebounds per game. They also rank last in the league, surrendering 549 assists this season.
In their last game, Orlando secured a victory against the Hornets with a score of 95-84. The Magic allowed Charlotte to grab a total of 52 rebounds (including 13 offensive). Orlando struggled from three-point range, making just 7 of 32 attempts (21.9%), while finishing 15 of 19 from the free-throw line (78.9%). Charlotte managed to shoot 41.3% overall, converting 31 of 75 attempts. Orlando ended the game with a shooting percentage of 39.4%, hitting 37 of 94 attempts, and managed to convert 12 of 46 from beyond the arc (26.1%). They benefitted from 17 free-throw attempts due to 20 personal fouls committed by the Hornets. Orlando had 12 steals and surrendered 8 turnovers while acquiring 26 defensive rebounds and 13 offensive boards, bringing their total to 39 rebounds.
Franz Wagner was critical for the Magic, scoring 21 points in 40 minutes while dishing out 7 assists. He shot 47.1% from the field, hitting 8 of 17 shots, alongside recording 1 rebound.
Currently, Orlando boasts a record of 12-7 for the season. In terms of offensive metrics, the Magic are shooting 44.4% from the field, ranking 24th in the league. With a total of 2,021 points this season (106.4 per game), they gather 42.2 rebounds per contest and average 24.4 assists per game, ranking 22nd in the NBA. The Magic have a turnover average of 14.5 times per game and commit 19.9 fouls, while boasting a free-throw success rate of 78.1%.
Defensively, the Magic rank 1st in the league, allowing only 102.1 points per game. They force 16.7 turnovers on average and limit opponents to a 45.1% shooting percentage (9th in the league). Orlando allows a 36.0% success rate on three-point attempts (222 of 617) and opponents score 75.6% from the free-throw line. The Magic also limit their adversaries to 22.4 assists and 42.4 rebounds per game, ranking 2nd and 7th in the NBA, respectively.
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