Injury Report

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Note that teams have until 1 p.m. local time on the day of a game to submit their report for the second leg of a back-to-back, so look out for updates throughout the day as appropriate.

Teams that have a Monday-Tuesday B2B:
Magic, Mavericks, Kings

Orlando Magic @ Charlotte Hornets

Game Time: 07:00 pm ET

BetMGM Lines

ORL -5.5 (-220), CHA +5.5 (+180)
Game Total 213.5

Key Storylines

The two-man show continues: It’s not a surprise to anyone that Orlando’s success solely depends on two players: Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner. As long as those two are balling, the Magic have a chance to get the W. However, it does help when the other members of the team are clicking like they did against the Lakers on Monday: Wendell Carter Jr. had 12 points and eight boards, along with Anthony Black clutching up a 17-point outing, six dimes and five rebounds.

With Jalen Suggs (knee) and Cole Anthony (toe) out, Black should be a interesting option, his issue has always been remaining consistent, because the flashes are there, we have seen them, it’s just a matter of actually juicing those minutes to his favor.

Nick Smith Jr. is keeping a buck: Four straight performances with double-digit scoring with or without LaMelo Ball on the court will get my attention, as the young guard is taking a step forward amid the clear lack of streaming options for the Hornets (they suck, we know).

For Tuesday’s game, it is expected for all starters to be available, and due to this his usage will always be in question, but there’s not much left to look for in this team, as Charlotte has no other interesting offers at the moment. Tidjane Salaun could also become an option if he can capitalize on whatever amount of minutes they throw at him, but it’s a very risky play.

Stream of the Game

Anthony Black is a solid choice for a stream as long as Cole Anthony remains out.

Alternatives: Wendell Carter Jr. (points, rebounds), Nick Smith Jr. (points, 3s, assists), Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (3s, steals), Moussa Diabate (rebounds, blocks), Seth Curry, Josh Green, DaQuan Jeffries (points, 3s), Cory Joseph (assists, maybe steals or 3s).

San Antonio Spurs @ Detroit Pistons

Game Time: 07:00 pm ET

BetMGM Lines

SAS +10.5 (+375), DET -10.5 (-500)
Game Total 232.5

Key Storylines

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