- Matchup: Dallas Mavericks vs Orlando Magic
- Date: Thursday, March 5, 2026
- Venue: Kia Center, Orlando, FL
- Broadcast: FanDuel Sports Network
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The Dallas Mavericks (21-40) are heading to the Kia Center this Thursday to face off against the Orlando Magic (32-28).
In their last outing, the Mavericks faced the Hornets and suffered a defeat, ending the game 117-90. Dallas recorded 19 personal fouls compared to the Hornets’ 31. From three-point range, the Mavericks connected on 20 of 51 attempts. The Hornets managed a free throw percentage of 68.4%, hitting 13 out of 19. Furthermore, Charlotte grabbed 49 rebounds (13 offensive, 36 defensive) and achieved 4 blocks. They distributed 32 assists and had 11 steals. On the defensive front, the Mavericks allowed their opponents to shoot 47.7% from the field with 42 of 88 shooting. Dallas also had 19 assists for the game while forcing 15 turnovers and amassing 7 steals. On the rebounding side, they gathered 42 boards, with 7 on the offensive end. At the charity stripe, the Mavericks converted 31 of 42 attempts for a success rate of 73.8%. The final shooting stats for Dallas showed a field goal percentage of 37.8% (28 of 74) and they struggled from beyond the arc, hitting only 3 of 22 attempts.
Brandon Williams played a crucial role in the last game, finishing with 40.0% shooting and 1 assist. He logged 27 minutes on the court and secured 4 rebounds, totaling 18 points from 4 of 10 shooting.
The Mavericks stand at 21-40 this season. They average 14.8 turnovers per game while committing 18.3 personal fouls. As a unit, Dallas is securing 44.7 rebounds per game and has tallied 1,517 assists for the year, ranking 25th in the league. Their three-point shooting stands at 33.9% (644 of 1,898) and they’re hitting 74.0% from the free throw line. Offensively, the Mavericks are averaging 113.5 points per game, positioning them 23rd in the NBA, along with a field goal percentage of 47.1%.
Defensively, Dallas is forcing 13.3 turnovers and drawing 21.3 fouls per game. They rank 23rd in assists allowed with 1,681 given up this season. Their opponents are shooting 46.9% from the field and they average 46.7 rebounds allowed per game. On three-point defense, they’re permitting 34.1% while ranking 22nd in points allowed at 117.7.
In their most recent game, the Magic triumphed over the Wizards with a score of 126-109. In terms of rebounding, Orlando allowed 42 boards (13 offensive) to Washington. They shot 21.9% from beyond the arc, making 7 of 32 attempts, and finished the night hitting 16 of 25 free throws for a conversion rate of 64.0%. Washington managed 43 of 92 attempts from the field, corresponding to a 46.7% shooting percentage. Throughout the contest, the Magic shot 42 of 76, achieving 55.3%, including 10 of 25 from three-point territory at a 40.0% clip. With 37 free throw attempts, the Wizards committed 24 fouls against Orlando, who secured 38 rebounds in total (35 defensive, 3 offensive).
Paolo Banchero made a significant impact for the Magic, scoring 37 points in 32 minutes and adding 6 assists. He hit 15 of 21 attempts, resulting in an impressive shooting percentage of 71.4%, alongside 5 rebounds.
Orlando’s season record stands at 32-28. Offensively, they are shooting 46.3% from the field, sitting 20th overall. The Magic have accumulated 6,886 points this season, averaging 114.8 points per contest, and gather 43.3 rebounds per game. Their assist rate is 26.4 assists per game, ranking 16th in the league, with an average of 13.8 turnovers per game. They commit 20.8 personal fouls and maintain a free throw success rate of 79.8%.
On the defensive side, Orlando allows 35.1% on three-point attempts (694 of 1,976) and their opponents make 77.8% of their free throws. They give up an average of 25.1 assists and 44.0 rebounds per game, ranking 8th and 15th in the league respectively. The Magic rank 12th in points allowed per game at 114.4 and force their opponents into 15.1 turnovers while conceding 47.7% shooting from the field, placing them 24th overall.
Who will come out on top in tonight’s NBA showdown against the spread?
Pick: Go with Dallas
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