Magic Looking To End Four-Game Slide
The Orlando Magic play host to the Chicago Bulls at Amway Center on Sunday evening.

This marks the second game of a five-game home stand for the Magic (8-39), which they began with a loss against the Lakers on Friday. It marked the fourth consecutive loss for the Magic and they will bee looking to end the slide and add to their, 2-17, home record. Cole Anthony has been quiet lately, averaging 9.2 points, 5.4 rebounds and 5.4 assists, over the last five games. Franz Wagner has been consistent for the Magic all season and is averaging 13.9 points, 5.3 rebounds and 3.4 assists, over the last 10 games. The Magic are averaging 101.8 points per game, which is second fewest in the league, and they are giving up an average of 110.9 points against.

Meanwhile, this marks the second game of a three-game road trip for the Bulls (28-16), as they will look to bounce back from a loss in their most recent contest and add to their, 12-10, road record. Alex Caruso (wrist) left the Bulls' last game due to injury and will be sidelined for at least a month. Lonzo Ball (knee), Derrick Jones (knee) and Zach LaVine (knee) will also be sidelined, while Javonte Green (groin) is questionable for action. On the bright side, DeMar DeRozan continues his dominant play, averaging 23.2 points, 4.6 rebounds and 5.5 assists, over the last 10 games. Nikola Vucevic has also been playing well, averaging 17.4 points, 10.3 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 1.4 steals and 1.3 blocks, over the last 10 games. Ayo Dosunmu and Coby White will continue to have to step up in the backcourt.
Posted on: 1/22/2022 2:34 PM