- Matchup: Phoenix Suns vs Orlando Magic
- Date: Tuesday, March 31, 2026
- Venue: Kia Center, Orlando, FL
- Broadcast: FanDuel Sports Network
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The Orlando Magic (39-35) are set to take on the Phoenix Suns (41-33) at the Kia Center this Tuesday.
In their previous outing, the Suns triumphed over the Jazz with a score of 134-109. The Suns committed 18 personal fouls, while the Jazz had 12. From beyond the arc, the Suns converted 10 of 23 attempts. Meanwhile, Utah managed 13 of 19 free throws for a 68.4% success rate. The Jazz secured 40 rebounds (13 offensive and 27 defensive) and had 34 assists along with 10 steals. Defensively, the Suns allowed the opposition to shoot 46.7%, with Utah making 43 of 92 shots. Phoenix recorded 27 assists, forced 13 turnovers, and logged 7 steals. They grabbed a total of 42 rebounds, 16 of which were offensive. At the free-throw line, the Suns were successful 13 times out of 21, achieving a 61.9% conversion rate. Overall, they finished the game with a 50.0% shooting percentage (52 of 104) and made 17 of 53 three-point attempts.
Jalen Green was a standout performer in the previous game, scoring 31 points on 13 of 22 shooting in just 22 minutes. He also secured 6 rebounds and dished out 3 assists, showcasing a shooting accuracy of 59.1%.
This season, the Suns are registering a record of 41-33. They average 14.4 turnovers per game and commit 20.8 fouls on average. As a unit, Phoenix secures 43.2 rebounds per game and has recorded 1,834 assists this season, placing them 27th in the NBA for passing efficiency. They have a three-point shooting percentage of 36.3% (1,102 of 3,039) and hit 78.3% of their free throws. They score an average of 112.7 points per game (25th in the league) while maintaining a field goal percentage of 45.4%.
Defensively, the Suns force 16.2 turnovers per game while drawing 18.8 fouls. They rank 5th in the league for assists allowed, with 1,843 surrendered this season. The opposition has an average field goal percentage of 47.1% against them (2,976 of 6,320), and Phoenix allows 43.8 rebounds per game. Opponents have shot 34.6% from beyond the arc, while the Suns rank 6th in the NBA for points allowed per game (111.1).
In their last match, the Magic suffered a blowout loss, falling 139-87 to the Raptors. Orlando secured 38 defensive rebounds and 11 offensive boards for a total of 49. They turned the ball over 14 times while earning 8 steals. The Raptors committed 28 fouls, sending the Magic to the free-throw line for 19 attempts, of which they converted 16 (84.2%). Orlando struggled from beyond the arc, making just 9 of 38 attempts (23.7%). Their overall shooting percentage was 37.8%, making 31 of 82 shots. The Magic’s defense allowed the Raptors to shoot 54 out of 94 attempts at a rate of 57.4%. Toronto shot 44.8% from three-point territory, hitting 13 of 29, and completed 18 of 22 from the free-throw line (81.8%). Overall, the Magic allowed Toronto to grab 39 rebounds (9 offensive).
Desmond Bane was a key contributor for the Magic, scoring 17 points in 27 minutes and adding 2 assists. He completed 5 of 10 attempts for a 50.0% shooting percentage, alongside 3 rebounds.
The Magic’s record stands at 39-35 this season. Offensively, they are shooting 46.3% from the field, ranking 21st in the NBA. Orlando has accumulated 8,535 points this season (115.3 per game) and secures 43.2 rebounds per game. They average 26.3 assists per contest (15th in the league) and turn the ball over 13.8 times per game. The Magic commit 20.8 fouls on average and convert 80.5% of their free throws.
On the defensive end, the Magic permit a 35.4% success rate from three-point territory (883 of 2,494) and allow opponents to convert 78.1% of their free throws. They surrender an average of 25.3 assists and 43.5 rebounds per game, ranking 8th and 14th in the league, respectively. Orlando ranks 14th in points allowed per game with 115.1. They force 14.6 turnovers per game but allow opponents to shoot 47.8% from the field (24th in the league).
Who will come out on top in tonight’s NBA showdown against the spread?
Prediction: Opt for Phoenix
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