The big picture

Brooklyn Nets come in 26th on the ladder; Orlando Magic are 25th. Only a couple of spots separate them, so there is plenty riding on it.

Brooklyn Nets are 2–6 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 106.6 points for and 112.9 against.

Orlando Magic are 2–6 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 105.5 points for and 115 against.

Form

Brooklyn Nets have won two of their last five and most recently beat Charlotte Hornets 114–104.

Orlando Magic have won one of their last five and most recently lost to Phoenix Suns 104–117.

Orlando Magic have lost their last three.

Head to head

These sides have met 50 times on our records since 2012: Brooklyn Nets 25, Orlando Magic 25.

Last time out (2025-26), Orlando Magic won 118–98 at Kia Center.

Orlando Magic have won the last nine against Brooklyn Nets.

Biggest margin between these two: Brooklyn Nets by 42 points in 2021-22 (150–108).

Players to watch

For Brooklyn Nets, watch Michael Porter Jr. (21.4 points a game, 59 rebounds in 2026-27) and Julius Randle (21 points a game, 57 rebounds in 2026-27).

For Orlando Magic, watch Paolo Banchero (24.5 points a game, 13 rebounds in 2026-27) and Franz Wagner (19.6 points a game, 51 rebounds in 2026-27).

At Barclays Center

Brooklyn Nets have won 7 of their last 21 at Barclays Center.

What the numbers say

On form, ladder and history, Brooklyn Nets have the edge.