- Matchup: Orlando Magic vs Brooklyn Nets
- Date: Wednesday, January 7, 2026
- Venue: Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NY
- Broadcast: YES Network
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The Brooklyn Nets (11-22) are set to face the Orlando Magic (20-16) at Barclays Center this Wednesday.
In their previous game, the Magic secured a victory over the Indiana Pacers, winning 135-127. Orlando posted an impressive field goal percentage of 56.0% (47 of 84) and made 15 of their 32 three-point attempts. At the free-throw line, they converted 26 of 34 attempts for a success rate of 76.5%. On the boards, the Magic collected 36 rebounds, with 4 of those coming offensively. They also notched 34 assists, but had 11 turnovers and 7 steals. Defensively, the Magic allowed their opponents to shoot 55.2% from the field, with Indiana netting 48 of 87 shots. The Pacers recorded 38 assists, 3 steals, and 41 rebounds (7 offensive, 34 defensive) along with 6 blocked shots. Indiana finished with a free throw success rate of 76.2%, sinking 16 of 21 attempts, and hit 15 of their 34 three-point shots. In terms of fouls, the Magic committed 19, while the Pacers had 26.
Desmond Bane significantly contributed to the last match, shooting 70.6% from the field and dishing out 6 assists. Playing for 37 minutes, he also grabbed 6 rebounds and scored 31 points on 12 of 17 shooting.
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Orlando enters this match with a record of 20-16 for the season. They average 13.7 turnovers per game and commit 21.6 personal fouls nightly. The Magic pull down 44.4 rebounds per game and have recorded 946 assists this season, ranking 15th in the league for ball distribution. They shoot 34.3% from beyond the arc (403 of 1,175) and 78.6% from the free throw line, averaging 117.1 points per game (16th in the NBA) at an efficiency of 46.9% from the floor.
Defensively, the Magic force their opponents into 14.8 turnovers each game while committing 22.7 personal fouls. They allow a 36.0% shooting percentage on three-point attempts and rank 13th in points per game allowed (115.4). Opponents are shooting 47.7% against them (1,517 of 3,177) while the Magic concede an average of 43.6 rebounds per game. They rank 9th in the NBA for assists allowed, allowing 911 assists throughout the season.
Meanwhile, the Nets recently triumphed over the Denver Nuggets with a final score of 127-115. They allowed Denver to collect 33 total rebounds (8 offensive). The Nets shot 35.5% from three-point range, netting 11 of 31 attempts, and converted 22 of their 28 free throw attempts (78.6%). Defensively, the Nets let the Nuggets make 41 of their 85 shots from the field, resulting in a shooting percentage of 48.2% for the game. Brooklyn finished with a shooting percentage of 50.6% on 41 of 81 attempts. From long-range, they hit 14 of their 33 three-point attempts (42.4%) and excelled at the free throw line with 31 makes for an impressive 83.8%. The Nuggets committed 24 fouls, granting Brooklyn 37 free throw opportunities, while they had 10 turnovers and recorded 7 steals. The Nets combined for a total of 44 rebounds (32 defensive and 12 offensive).
Michael Porter Jr. was a key player for the Nets, scoring 27 points in 32 minutes of play and contributing 5 assists. He converted 8 of 17 shots, achieving a shooting percentage of 47.1%, along with securing 11 rebounds.
The Brooklyn Nets find themselves with a record of 11-22 this season. Offensively, they are shooting 44.9% from the field, which ranks 28th in the league. They’ve amassed 3,612 points overall (averaging 109.5 points per game) and are securing 39.8 rebounds per match. The team assists on a modest 25.5 shots each game (19th in the NBA) while facing 15.7 turnovers per game. Brooklyn commits about 20.4 personal fouls each outing and converts 78.8% of their free throw attempts.
On defense, the Nets allow opponents to shoot 37.1% from distance (404 of 1,090) and surrender 79.1% at the free throw line. They allow an average of 27.4 assists and 42.8 rebounds per game, ranking 21st and 11th in the league, respectively. The Nets are positioned 10th in the NBA for points allowed per game, giving up 114.3. They compel opponents into 14.3 turnovers per game while allowing teams to shoot 48.7% from the field (27th in the league).
Which team will come out on top this evening against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on Brooklyn
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