In a lot of ways, the San Antonio Spurs and Orlando Magic are similar teams on a similar trajectory. After years of suffering caused (in part) by betrayal from previous franchise players, they both found new ones with the top overall pick in consecutive years and have been building from there. As Victor Wembanyama and Paolo Banchero have grown into All-Stars, both have added veteran point guards who are threats inside and out to help carry the load in De’Aaron Fox and Desmond Bane, respectively, and both teams have built up plenty of depth behind them to move back into the playoff race and, hopefully, title contention sooner than later.
Another similarity this season is they’ve both found ways to keep winning despite losing those aforementioned franchise players to stubborn injuries (Wemby’s calf and Banchero’s groin). In their places, the committees have stepped up, with veterans like Harrison Barnes, Devin Vassell and Keldon Johnson for the Spurs and Franz Wagner and Jalen Suggs for the Magic filling in admirably while leading each team to win their respective groups in the NBA Cup.
Now, those two similar teams clash for the first time this season, although the similarities end at style of play. Can the Magic take advantage of a big rest advantage and the Spurs missing the best paint defender in the league, or can the more accurate Spurs win it from three against one of the worst outside shooting teams in the league? Tune in to find out!
San Antonio Spurs (14-6) at Orlando Magic (13-8)
December 3, 2025 | 6:00 PM CT
Watch: FanDuel SW | Listen: WOAI (1200 AM)
Spurs Injuries: Not due until 1:30 PM, but we can assume at least Victor Wembanyama (calf), Stephon Castle (hip) and Jordan McLaughlin (hamstring) are out
Magic Injuries: Paolo Banchero — out (groin); Mortiz Wagner — out (knee); Colin Castleton — out (hand)
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