Friday's 8 p.m. ET game between the Orlando Magic (19-15) and Chicago Bulls (16-17) at United Center features the Magic's Anthony Black and the Bulls' Nikola Vucevic,who are among the players to watch.
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Magic vs. Bulls: Jan. 2 Viewing Options
- Game day: Friday, January 2, 2026
- Game time: 8 p.m. ET
- TV channel: CHSN, FDSFL, and WESH
- Location: Chicago, Illinois
- Arena: United Center
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Magic's 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 46.6% | 17 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 47.5% | 20 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 44.9 | 9 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 43.5 | 12 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 13.5 | 7 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 14.5 | 11 |
Bulls' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 47.4% | 11 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 47.6% | 21 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 45.7 | 7 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 45.5 | 22 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 14.2 | 16 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 12.2 | 28 |
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Magic vs. Bulls Top Players
Magic
- Desmond Bane's statline this season includes 19.1 points, 4.6 rebounds and 4.6 assists per game for the Magic.
- Wendell Carter Jr. contributes with 12.3 points, 2.0 assists and 7.6 rebounds per outing.
- Bane hits 1.7 threes per game to lead active Magic.
- Orlando's blocks tend to come from Goga Bitadze, who averages 1.3 per game. Black is a primary source of steals for Orlando, averaging 1.3 steals a contest.
Bulls
- Vucevic is at the top of the Bulls scoring and rebounding leaderboards with 16.1 points per game and 8.9 rebounds per game to go with 3.3 assists per contest this season.
- The Bulls have gotten 12.4 points, 5.2 assists and 2.9 rebounds out of Tre Jones this season.
- Vucevic makes 1.8 treys per game.
- The Bulls' defensive effort gets a boost from Jones (1.4 steals per game) and Matas Buzelis (1.4 blocks per game).
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Magic vs. Bulls Injury Report
Magic
Magic:
Moritz Wagner: Out (Knee),
Franz Wagner: Out (Ankle)
Bulls
Bulls:
Josh Giddey: Out (Hamstring),
Zach Collins: Out (Toe),
Trentyn Flowers: Out (Knee),
Coby White: Out (Calf),
Emanuel Miller: Out (Hamstring),
Lachlan Olbrich: Out (Ankle),
Noa Essengue: Out For Season (Shoulder)
Magic's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/23/2025 | Trail Blazers | W 110-106 | Away |
| 12/26/2025 | Hornets | L 120-105 | Home |
| 12/27/2025 | Nuggets | W 127-126 | Home |
| 12/29/2025 | Raptors | L 107-106 | Away |
| 12/31/2025 | Pacers | W 112-110 | Away |
| 1/2/2026 | Bulls | - | Away |
| 1/4/2026 | Pacers | - | Home |
| 1/6/2026 | Wizards | - | Away |
| 1/7/2026 | Nets | - | Away |
| 1/9/2026 | 76ers | - | Home |
| 1/11/2026 | Pelicans | - | Home |
Bulls' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/23/2025 | Hawks | W 126-123 | Away |
| 12/26/2025 | 76ers | W 109-102 | Home |
| 12/27/2025 | Bucks | L 112-103 | Home |
| 12/29/2025 | Timberwolves | L 136-101 | Home |
| 12/31/2025 | Pelicans | W 134-118 | Home |
| 1/2/2026 | Magic | - | Home |
| 1/3/2026 | Hornets | - | Home |
| 1/5/2026 | Celtics | - | Away |
| 1/7/2026 | Pistons | - | Away |
| 1/8/2026 | Heat | - | Home |
| 1/10/2026 | Mavericks | - | Home |
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