Orlando Magic Faces Injury Challenges Against Raptors

The Orlando Magic face the Utah Jazz on January 5, 2025, with significant injury concerns, including six players sidelined, notably Franz Wagner and Paolo Banchero. The Jazz will be without John Collins as they also contend with injuries. Earlier, the Toronto Raptors prepared to host the Magic on January 3, where RJ Barrett was listed as doubtful due to illness, impacting Toronto's hopes of fielding a fully healthy lineup. The Magic lost their recent game against the Pistons, while the Raptors secured a victory over the Nets. Both teams are looking to solidify their standings despite injury struggles, with the Raptors attempting to reintegrate key players into their rotation. The upcoming matchups highlight the challenges posed by injuries in the NBA season.