Orlando Magic vs. Chicago Bulls: Live on WESH 2
The Orlando Magic (44-36) visit the Chicago Bulls (31-49) on Friday at 8 p.m. ET. Orlando holds the seventh seed in the Eastern Conference.
Chicago sits 12th in the East. The Magic enter the game riding a four-game winning streak.
Form and standings
Orlando is 25-25 against Eastern Conference opponents this season. Chicago is 19-31 vs. East foes.
The outcome affects seeding and momentum heading into the postseason. Both teams still have chances to improve their positioning.
Team statistics
- Chicago averages 17.4 fast break points per game, fifth in the Eastern Conference.
- Tre Jones leads the Bulls’ fast break scoring, at 2.8 points per game.
- Orlando averages 32.4 defensive rebounds per game, eighth in the conference.
- Paolo Banchero leads the Magic in defensive rebounds, averaging 7.2 per game.
Shooting and defense
The Bulls are shooting 46.9% from the field this season. That mark is 0.8 percentage points below the 47.7% opponents shoot against Orlando.
The Magic are making 46.4% of their shots. That is 1.3 percentage points lower than the 47.7% Chicago’s opponents have averaged.
Recent meetings
This will be the fourth matchup between the teams this season. Chicago won the last meeting 121-114 on Jan. 3.
Matas Buzelis scored 21 points in that game. His performance helped secure the Bulls’ victory.
Broadcast and coverage
Watch Orlando Magic vs. Chicago Bulls: Live on Filmogaz.com on Friday night at 8 p.m. ET. Filmogaz.com will provide live updates and postgame recap.
Fans can follow the game on Filmogaz.com for play-by-play and analysis. Coverage will include key stats and highlight moments.
