- Matchup: Oklahoma City Thunder vs Orlando Magic
- Scheduled Date: Tuesday, March 17, 2026
- Venue: Kia Center, Orlando, FL
- Broadcast: FanDuel Sports Network
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The Oklahoma City Thunder (53-15) will be visiting the Kia Center on Tuesday to face off against the Orlando Magic (38-28).
In their most recent game, the Thunder triumphed over the Timberwolves, finishing with a score of 116-103. The Thunder were called for 16 fouls, while the Timberwolves faced 19. Oklahoma City converted 15 of their 33 attempts from beyond the arc. The Timberwolves managed a free throw shooting percentage of 72.7%, scoring 16 of 22 attempts. Minnesota secured 46 rebounds (8 offensive, 38 defensive) and recorded 6 blocks. They contributed 18 assists and made 5 steals during the game. On the defensive side, the Thunder limited their rivals to a shooting percentage of 46.8%, allowing them to make 36 of 77 shots. Oklahoma City distributed 28 assists, forced 25 turnovers, and made 16 steals. In terms of rebounding, they gathered 44 total boards, with 15 being offensive. At the charity stripe, the Thunder sank 17 of 19 attempts, achieving an impressive 89.5% success rate. Overall, Oklahoma City posted a field goal percentage of 41.6% (42 of 101) with 15 of 40 from three-point range.
Chet Holmgren was a standout player in this match, accumulating 21 points on 9 of 13 shooting. He logged 32 minutes on the court and grabbed 9 rebounds, finishing with a remarkable shooting percentage of 69.2% and also dishing out 2 assists.
Oklahoma City enters this game with a record of 53-15. They average 118.5 points per game, ranking 5th in the NBA, while shooting 48.1% from the field. The Thunder excel from three-point territory with a shooting percentage of 36.0% (928 of 2,580) and maintain an impressive free throw success rate of 82.2%. As a team, they average 43.8 rebounds per game and have accumulated 1,732 assists this season, placing them 19th in the league for assists per game. They commit an average of 12.5 turnovers and 19.2 fouls per game.
Defensively, the Thunder force an average of 16.9 turnovers per contest while drawing 21.0 fouls. They allow 36.6% shooting from beyond the arc and rank 3rd in the NBA for points per game surrendered to opponents (107.7). Oklahoma City has given up a field goal percentage of 43.6% (2,614 of 6,000) and yield 45.7 rebounds per game. They rank 7th in the league for assists allowed, having given up 1,694 assists on the year.
In their previous game, the Magic emerged victorious with a score of 121-117 against the Heat. Orlando allowed Miami to collect 32 rebounds overall (7 offensive). The Magic shot 31.6% from three-point range, making 12 of 38 attempts, and finished 23 of 28 at the free throw line (82.1%). They permitted the Heat to connect on 41 of 88 field goal attempts for a percentage of 46.6%. Orlando concluded the game shooting 44 of 89 from the field, achieving a rate of 49.4%. From three-point territory, the Magic managed to convert 10 of 32 (31.3%). They converted 23 free throw attempts for a rate of 92.0%. The Heat committed 21 fouls during the game, providing the Magic with 25 free throw opportunities. Orlando also turned the ball over 20 times while recording 6 steals throughout the matchup. The Magic totaled 49 rebounds, consisting of 38 defensive and 11 offensive.
Paolo Banchero was a crucial contributor for the Magic, scoring 27 points in 37 minutes of play and distributing 7 assists. He shot 8 of 14, posting a rate of 57.1%, and secured 8 rebounds.
The season record for Orlando stands at 38-28. The Magic average 20.9 personal fouls per game and have shown a free throw success rate of 79.9%. They assist their teammates 26.6 times per game, ranking 13th in the NBA, and turn the ball over 13.7 times per game. On the offensive end, the Magic have accumulated a total of 7,635 points this season (averaging 115.7 per game) and grab an average of 43.8 rebounds.
Defensively, Orlando allows opponents to shoot 34.8% from beyond the arc (773 of 2,220) and concede a free throw shooting percentage of 77.5%. They permit an average of 25.0 assists and 43.6 rebounds per game, ranking 8th and 13th in the league, respectively. The Magic rank 12th in the league for points per game allowed, allowing 114.1. They force an average of 14.9 turnovers per game and have allowed teams to shoot 47.4% from the field (20th in basketball).
Who will claim victory in tonight’s NBA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on Orlando
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