The Orlando Magic look to build off a strong win on the road against the Los Angeles Lakers. But there is a daunting task ahead in the defending champion Golden State Warriors.
Orlando Magic (10-10) vs. Golden State Warriors (14-7)
Time/TV: 10:30 p.m./FOX Sports Florida
Line: Warriors by 8
Tickets: $53-$2,679 on Vivid Seats
2019 Season Series: Tonight in Oakland; Feb. 28 in Orlando
| Pace | Off. Rtg. | Def. Rtg. | eFG% | O.Reb.% | TO% | FTR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando | 100.2 | 105.4 | 108.4 | 51.2 | 25.3 | 13.8 | 20.2 |
| Golden State | 101.1 | 114.1 | 108.9 | 56.0 | 26.4 | 14.6 | 25.2 |
1) Resiliency was the theme for the Orlando Magic after they gutted out a 108-104 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday.
2) Nikola Vucevic is making his All-Star case as the Orlando Magic are winning, Josh Robbins of The Athletic writes.
3) Damian Jones used a conversation with his mother to help calm himself and help the defending champion Golden State Warriors, Conner Letourneau of the San Francisco Chronicle writes.
4) Quinn Cook is proving to be an absolute steal for the Golden State Warriors, Nathan Beighle of Blue Man Hoop writes.
5) The Golden State Warriors are still the clear favorites to win the NBA title this year, Tony Pesta of Blue Man Hoop writes. Nathan Beighle of Blue Man Hoop explains why you should not be worried about them.
6) Rebounding is a key stat to watch for the Orlando Magic. It is often a sign of their energy and engagement in the game.
7) Jordan Bell started his rookie year promising last year, but he has slowly disappeared into the background for the Golden State Warriors. Where has he been? Tony Pesta of Blue Man Hoop explores.
8) Eric Apricot of Golden State of Mind breaks down how Klay Thompson got his game-winning shot to defeat the Sacramento Kings.
9) The Western Conference Playoff race is already looking pretty crowded, Hugo Kitano of Golden State of Mind writes.
10) Nikola Vucevic owes Jerian Grant a dinner after Notre Dame defeated USC in football, Chris Hays of the Orlando Sentinel reports.
11) Nikola Vucevic was flooded with some fond memories as the team practiced at USC before Sunday’s game, John Denton of OrlandoMagic.com writes.
