Los Angeles Clippers vs Orlando Magic

Wednesday’s matchup for the Orlando Magic will be against the Los Angeles Clippers at the Intuit Dome. The Magic, who are now enjoying a six game win streak, sit at third in the Eastern Conference with a 9-6 record. Team leader Franz Wagner averages points with 22.9 per match; the Clippers are not very high at triggering 8-7, although after several recent wins. But they are still without the services of their star player Kawhi Leonard because of injury. It should be an interesting face-off as both teams eye to strengthen their positions as they move into the mid November’ (Source: BBC Sport).

The Orlando Magic will be out to maintain an excellent six game winning run they have been having when they play the Los Angeles Clippers on the Wednesday night fixture.

The Magic roster has seen a recent rise due, in part, to having the best defense in the league, a league which has recently allowed the fewest points per game. This advantage of the Sonic’s defense will be useful particularly against the Clippers who have not been very consistent this season.

Despite this inconsistency Orlando has been good at allowed teams little room on the scoring ledger especially during their current six-game winning streak where they have held all opponents below the century mark. This makes a defensive wall and an offence spearheaded by Franz Wagner, with the player currently averaging 22.9 points, a fearsome combination for the Magic.

The Clippers, though, found themselves with two victories on the trot, however, they are still facing the issue of losing their regular season player, Kawhi Leonard because of a knee problem. This makes way for a major hole in their rotation, which the Magic need to take advantage of.

Orlando has been proud of its depth that they continued to win games despite the absence of their top scorer, Paolo Banchero. The Magic have a good number of threats to space the floor and attack the Clippers’ defense and their big men include Anthony Black, and Goga Bitadze.

Orlando is in a strong position to win and keep moving up the Eastern Conference standings because to the Magic's momentum, defensive prowess, and the Clippers' constant adjustments.

When the Los Angeles Clippers play the Orlando Magic at the Intuit Dome on Wednesday, they have a chance to end their six-game winning streak. The Clippers, who have won their previous two games and improved their record to 8-7, have shown indications of turning around despite their patchy start to the season.The team's improved defensive play, which has allowed an average of just 102 points in their last two wins, is responsible for their recent success.

In order to overcome Orlando's league-leading defense, the Clippers' offensive firepower—led by James Harden's dynamic performance, which averages 20.1 points, 7.7 rebounds, and 9.0 assists—will be essential. The team's depth and scoring ability are demonstrated by Norman Powell's recent 23-point effort against the Warriors.

The Magic's offensive skills are also severely weakened by the absence of Paolo Banchero, their top scorer, who has an abdominal injury. Even without Kawhi Leonard, the Clippers' star power and experience should be too much for the inexperienced Magic team to handle. Los Angeles is well-positioned to win and keep moving up the Western Conference standings, with the Clippers regaining their flow and the Magic possibly worn down by their recent run.

The Clippers are heading into this game having won their last two meetings and have recovered in recent games. Ty Lue's team has lost three straight games prior to this surge. The Warriors, the best team in the West, were upset 102-99 by LA, who are 8-7 so far this season.

For the first time, they have a winning home record after their last two victories. The Clippers lost their first four games as hosts at their new venue, Intuit Dome, during a difficult stretch.
The Magic are playing at their peak right now. This is currently the joint-longest winning streak, and they have won their last six games.