Orlando Magic (6-5, ninth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Chicago Bulls (4-8, 12th in the Eastern Conference)
Chicago; Friday, 8 p.m. EST
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NBA LINE: Bulls -3
BOTTOM LINE: Orlando travels to Chicago for an Eastern Conference matchup.
Chicago went 40-42 overall, 27-25 in Eastern Conference action and 22-19 at home during the 2022-23 season. The Bulls averaged 113.1 points per game last season, 48.4 in the paint, 18.3 off of turnovers and 13.9 on fast breaks.
Orlando went 34-48 overall and 20-32 in Eastern Conference play during the 2022-23 season. The Magic averaged 23.2 assists per game on 40.5 made field goals last season.
The teams play for the second time this season. The Magic won the last matchup 96-94 on Nov. 16, with Paolo Banchero scoring 17 points in the victory.
INJURIES: Bulls: DeMar DeRozan: out (personal), Dalen Terry: out (patella), Lonzo Ball: out for season (knee).
Magic: Markelle Fultz: out (knee), Wendell Carter Jr.: out (hand).
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
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