NBA: ORLANDO MAGIC vs BROOKLYN NETS 19 December, 8:30 AM (PST)

[Mary C]

POTENTIAL STARTING LINEUPS: 

ORLANDO MAGIC: 

PG | Cole Anthony 

SG | Gary Harris 

SF | Franz Wagner 

PF | Wendell Carter Jr. 

C | Mo Bamba 

 

 

BROOKLYN NETS: 

PG | James Harden 

SG | Bruce Brown 

SF | Joe Harris 

PF | Kevin Durant 

C | Blake Griffin 

 

It’s the rematch that you've all been waiting for! The Orlando Magic will pay the Brooklyn Nets a visit to their hometown as the Magic is aiming to have their revenge from their last match on November 20. Watch as Brooklyn Nets take on the Orlando Magic this Sunday, December 19, 8:30 AM (PHT) at the Barclays Center, Brooklyn, New York City. Will Orlando take their revenge? Or will Brooklyn claim their 5th straight win? 

The Brooklyn Nets (21-8) is at the top of the eastern conference and just finished a remarkable win against the 76ers, with Kevin Durant as its key player. Despite the absence of two of their star players and six other players due to injuries and Covid-19 health protocols set by the NBA, the Nets proved that people should not underestimate them. However, it will still be difficult for the team since James Harden would still not play in their upcoming match against the Magic. Although good news for Nets fans, reports show about a possible return of Kyrie Irving to the Nets this season. Furthermore, two days after signing Langston Galloway, the Nets revealed that they plan to sign James Ennis III, making things easier for Durant in their upcoming games. 

Meanwhile, the Magics (5-24) had a really rough season, with losses almost 5 times their total wins this season. The team seems to be having difficulties setting their footing this season; with only winning once after numerous defeats, the Orlando Magic seems to be losing hope. They are currently on a 6th losing streak after losing to the Atlanta Hawks at 111-99. However, despite these losses, they played many games this season wherein they were extremely close to winning their games. In their last match against the Nets, although the opposing team won, the series ended with 115-113. 

Despite the absence of seven regular players from the Brooklyn Nets due to Covid-19 restrictions, the organization immediately took action to sign in promising players that would help win their upcoming games and give less stress to Durant. For this reason, we don't see enough reason for the Nets to lose in their upcoming rematch against the Magic. The Orlando Magic is a strong team; their overall performance is good in most games, and the scores are usually close to the opposing team's. However, they still seem to be having a hard time establishing their foothold in their games. Especially after they had 6th straight losses, with the latest defeat at 111-99, things are looking pretty hopeless for the team. Thus, we highly believe that the odds will favor the Brooklyn Nets this Sunday. 

It’s time for a rematch! Brooklyn vs Orlando. Sunday, 12/19/21, 8:30 AM (PHT), Barclays Center, Brooklyn, New York City, USA.