Game Info:
- Date: December 3
- Time: 7:10 PM EST
- Location: Kia Center, Orlando, FL
- Spread: Magic -8
- Total: 235.5
Preview
The young San Antonio Spurs travel to Florida to take on an Orlando Magic team that enters the contest as a heavy 8-point favorite. While Orlando has established itself as a formidable opponent at home, the biggest storyline entering this matchup revolves around the questionable health of star players on both sides.
The Orlando Magic’s injury report has been a revolving door recently. Based on reports from November 2025, the team could be without its superstar, Paolo Banchero, who was listed as out for a mid-November game. Furthermore, center Moritz Wagner has been reported as recovering from a significant knee injury. While players like Jalen Suggs have been on and off the injury list, the potential absence of Banchero would put immense pressure on Franz Wagner and the rest of the Magic roster to generate offense and cover the large spread.
For the San Antonio Spurs, their chances begin and end with Victor Wembanyama. The phenomenal big man was listed as questionable with calf tightness in a mid-November report, and his status is the single most important factor for the Spurs. San Antonio will also likely be without rookie guard Dylan Harper. As an 8-point underdog, the Spurs will need a healthy Wembanyama to have any hope of keeping this game competitive on the road.
Prediction
This prediction operates under the assumption that the most recent significant injury news holds: Paolo Banchero is out for the Magic, and Victor Wembanyama will play for the Spurs.
Even without Banchero, the Magic are a disciplined and tough defensive team, especially at the Kia Center. However, an 8-point spread is a significant margin to cover without your primary offensive creator. Wembanyama’s unique ability to impact the game on both ends of the floor should be enough to keep the young Spurs within striking distance against a shorthanded Magic squad.
The total of 235.5 feels high for a game featuring a strong Orlando defense and a San Antonio offense that can be inconsistent, especially if Orlando is missing its top scorer. Expect the Magic to try and grind this one out in a lower-scoring affair.
The Pick: Spurs +8Over/Under: Under 235.5
Sources:
San Antonio Spurs Injury Status – ESPN
Spurs vs. Pelicans: Injury Report, Game Preview Nov. 8, 2025
San Antonio Spurs Injury Report and Status 2025-26 – CBS Sports
Spurs injury report : r/NBASpurs
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Warriors vs. Spurs injury report: Jonathan Kuminga out – Yahoo Sports
Spurs Injury Report 11/22/14 | San Antonio Spurs
2024-25 San Antonio Spurs Injury Report – NBA | FOX Sports
Behold… the first Spurs injury report of the season.