Orlando comes into a matchup against Portland after losing four road games in a row. Thursday's meeting is the first of the season between the two squads.

Franz Wagner returned to the Magic lineup Thursday night against the Blazers, scoring a team-high 20 points in a 101-79 home loss.

The Portland Trail Blazers could complete their second season sweep Thursday night with a win over the Orlando Magic at the Moda Center. The Blazer swept the Milwaukee Bucks 2-0 with Tuesday night’s 125-112 win at the Moda Center. The Blazers won 101-79 at Orlando on Jan. 23.

The Portland Trail Blazers used a stifling defensive effort to spoil Orlando Magic star Franz Wagner's return and scored their second three-game winning streak of the season with a 101-79 road ...

rising star Orlando Magic small forward Franz Wagner will make his return to action against one of the NBA's worst teams by record, the 15-28 Portland Trail Blazers, on Thursday night. Trail ...

Anfernee Simons scored 21 points and the Portland Trail Blazers extended their winning ... spoiling the return of Magic forward Franz Wagner. Toumani Canara added 16 points and six rebounds ...

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Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs is questionable for the game against the Portland Trail Blazers due to a quadriceps injury. His absence could be a setback for the Magic, who are already missing key players.

Ja’Kobi Gillespie delivered 16 points, seven rebounds and five assists to lead a balanced Maryland to a 76-68 victory over No.17 Wisconsin on Wednesday in College Park, Md.

Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero, left, loses control of the ball as he is defended by Portland Trail Blazers forward Toumani Camara (33) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux) AP AP

The Magic went 7-13 without Franz Wagner, who played the expected 24 minutes on Thursday. Orlando also lost center Moritz Wagner, Franz’s older brother, to a season-ending knee injury, and Suggs, who missed his 10th game with a lower back strain.