Oklahoma City Thunder at Orlando Magic
Matchup preview
Last season: too early in this one to read much from it
Matchup odds
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Who wins?
Season leaders, per game
ORL
OKC31.1PointsORL22.2
OKC9.4ReboundsORL8.4
OKC6.6AssistsORL5.5
OKC1.9StealsORL1.8
OKC1.9BlocksORL1.0
| OKC | Stat | ORL |
|---|---|---|
| 64–18 | Record | 45–37 |
| Offense | ||
| 10.9(better), 1st in the league | Net rating | 17th in the league, 0.6 |
| 116.8(better), 6th in the league | Offensive rating | 19th in the league, 112.6 |
| 101.0, 19th in the league | Pace | 12th in the league, 102.0 |
| 56.1(better), 5th in the league | eFG% | 25th in the league, 53.1 |
| 10.8(better), 2nd in the league | TOV% | 13th in the league, 12.0 |
| 22.3, 28th in the league | OREB% | 18th in the league, 25.0(better) |
| 0.261, 17th in the league | FT rate | 2nd in the league, 0.311(better) |
| Defense | ||
| 105.8(better), 1st in the league | Defensive rating | 12th in the league, 112.0 |
| 51.9(better), 2nd in the league | Opp. eFG% | 17th in the league, 54.5 |
| 14.0(better), 2nd in the league | Opp. TOV% | 12th in the league, 12.6 |
| 74.4, 12th in the league | DREB% | 5th in the league, 75.6(better) |
| 0.248(better), 10th in the league | Opp. FT rate | 26th in the league, 0.285 |
This season's meetings
They have not met this season.
Injury report
Oklahoma City Thunder
- Ajay MitchellProbable· back Oct 1Cost -2.8 per 100
Report note
Mitchell appears to be a candidate for an expanded role in Oklahoma City's rotation after showing promise in a limited capacity last season. The team lost Isaiah Joe, Aaron Wiggins and Luguentz Dort this offseason, making Mitchell an obvious player to watch ahead of fantasy drafts. His exact place in the rotation will become clearer during training camp and the preseason.
- Isaiah HartensteinProbable· back Oct 1Cost -2.5 per 100
Report note
Hartenstein sat out FIBA qualifiers with Germany to nurse an ankle injury he sustained earlier this summer, so it's encouraging to see him back on the court ahead of training camp in the fall. The 28-year-old big man appears to be firmly on track for the start of the regular season in October, barring any setbacks along the way.
- Nikola TopicQuestionable· back Oct 1
Report note
General manager Sam Presti announced the restriction Thursday, and Topic is currently dealing with a back issue stemming from offseason surgery. The 21-year-old guard's participation level will be worth monitoring throughout camp as Oklahoma City prepares for the preseason.
- Thomas SorberQuestionable
Report note
Knee
- Otega OwehQuestionable
Report note
Lower Leg
Orlando Magic
- Franz WagnerProbable· back Oct 1Cost -2.2 per 100
Report note
Wagner was limited to 34 regular-season appearances for Orlando last season but remained productive when available, averaging 20.6 points, 5.2 rebounds and 3.3 assists in 30.0 minutes per game. The 25-year-old remains one of the centerpieces of the Magic's offense and should continue handling a significant scoring and playmaking workload alongside Paolo Banchero. Wagner's well-rounded production gives him considerable fantasy upside entering his sixth NBA season.
- Jonathan IsaacProbable· back Oct 1Cost -0.3 per 100
Report note
The Magic waived Isaac on June 27, but there was always mutual interest in a return. Across 52 regular-season appearances during the 2025-26 campaign, Isaac produced averages of 2.6 points and 2.5 rebounds in 10.0 minutes per contest before a left knee sprain sidelined him through the end of the season. He's likely going to be facing an uphill battle for playing time in 2026-27.
- Izaiyah NelsonQuestionable
Report note
Ankle
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | Last 5 | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33.3 | 31.1 | 4.3 | 6.6 | 28.0 / 3.6 / 7.2 | 8.0 | |
| 28.9 | 17.1 | 8.9 | 1.7 | 17.2 / 8.8 / 1.4 | 5.7 | |
| 28.4 | 17.1 | 4.6 | 5.5 | 16.6 / 4.8 / 6.2 | 1.8 | |
| 26.6 | 8.6 | 3.1 | 2.6 | 8.2 / 2.8 / 1.6 | 2.5 | |
| 25.8 | 13.6 | 3.3 | 3.6 | 9.4 / 2.0 / 3.4 | 3.1 |
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | Last 5 | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34.7 | 22.2 | 8.4 | 5.2 | 22.2 / 9.6 / 6.6 | 0.3 | |
| 33.6 | 20.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 16.0 / 3.2 / 3.2 | 1.9 | |
| 30.0 | 20.6 | 5.2 | 3.3 | 18.2 / 3.0 / 2.0 | 1.3 | |
| 29.9 | 15.0 | 3.8 | 3.7 | 8.4 / 2.6 / 1.4 | 1.1 | |
| 29.4 | 11.8 | 7.4 | 2.0 | 8.6 / 5.8 / 1.4 | 1.4 |
Last five games
| Date | Opponent | Result | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 30 | Lost 103–111 | – | – | |
| May 28 | Lost 91–118 | – | – | |
| May 26 | Won 127–114 | – | – | |
| May 24 | Lost 82–103 | – | – | |
| May 22 | Won 123–108 | – | – |
| Date | Opponent | Result | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 3 | Lost 94–116 | – | – | |
| May 1 | Lost 79–93 | – | – | |
| Apr 29 | Lost 109–116 | – | – | |
| Apr 27 | Won 94–88 | – | – | |
| Apr 25 | Won 113–105 | – | – |
Standings
Full standingsMatchups by position
What each defense allows per game to guards, forwards and centers, against the league average. Rank 1 allows the most.
| Player | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guards | 51.5 (lg 49.8) , 6th in the league | 13.0 (lg 13.6) , 22nd in the league | 13.1 (lg 14.2) , 25th in the league |
| Forwards | 33.1 (lg 37.4) , 30th in the league | 14.3 (lg 15.3) , 24th in the league | 5.8 (lg 7.0) , 30th in the league |
| Centers | 10.1 (lg 10.7) , 19th in the league | 7.7 (lg 7.5) , 11th in the league | 1.8 (lg 1.9) , 15th in the league |
| Player | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guards | 47.2 (lg 49.8) , 26th in the league | 14.0 (lg 13.6) , 10th in the league | 13.0 (lg 14.2) , 26th in the league |
| Forwards | 34.6 (lg 37.4) , 27th in the league | 16.4 (lg 15.3) , 6th in the league | 6.7 (lg 7.0) , 21st in the league |
| Centers | 10.1 (lg 10.7) , 18th in the league | 7.7 (lg 7.5) , 11th in the league | 1.8 (lg 1.9) , 16th in the league |
The box score appears at tip-off.