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Desmond Bane is among the players to watch on Thursday, in a game starting at 7 p.m. ET, when the Orlando Magic (32-28) play the Dallas Mavericks (21-40) at Kia Center.
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Magic vs. Mavericks: March 5 Viewing Options
- Game day: Thursday, March 5, 2026
- Game time: 7 p.m. ET
- TV channel: KFAA and FDSFL
- Location: Orlando, Florida
- Arena: Kia Center
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Magic's 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 46.2% | 20 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 47.7% | 24 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 43.3 | 18 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 44 | 15 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 13.3 | 8 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 14.4 | 12 |
Mavericks' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 47.1% | 13 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 46.9% | 14 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 44.7 | 10 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 46.7 | 27 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 14.3 | 20 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 12.6 | 25 |
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Magic vs. Mavericks Top Players
Magic
- Bane puts up 20.4 points, 4.1 rebounds and 4.1 assists for the Magic.
- Paolo Banchero contributes with 22.1 points, five assists and 8.4 rebounds a game, and Wendell Carter Jr. adds 11.5 points, 2.1 assists and 7.6 rebounds per outing.
- Bane knocks down 2.1 threes per game to lead active Magic.
- Orlando's blocks tend to come from Goga Bitadze, who records 1.2 per game. Anthony Black is a primary source of steals for Orlando, averaging 1.4 steals a game.
Mavericks
- Cooper Flagg is having a well-balanced season overall, putting up 20.4 points per game, 6.6 rebounds per game, and 4.1 assists per game.
- Klay Thompson averages 2.9 made threes per game.
- The Mavericks' defensive effort gets a boost from Naji Marshall (1.1 steals per game) and Daniel Gafford (1.3 blocks per game).
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Magic vs. Mavericks Injury Report
Magic
Magic:
Colin Castleton: Out (Thumb),
Anthony Black: Questionable (Quadricep),
Wendell Carter Jr.: Questionable (Ankle),
Jonathan Isaac: Questionable (Knee),
Franz Wagner: Out (Ankle)
Mavericks
Mavericks:
Dereck Lively II: Out For Season (Foot),
Naji Marshall: Probable (Finger),
Klay Thompson: Probable (Adductor),
Cooper Flagg: Questionable (Foot),
Marvin Bagley III: Out (Neck),
Brandon Williams: Questionable (Quadricep),
Kyrie Irving: Out For Season (Knee)
Magic's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2/22/2026 | Clippers | W 111-109 | Away |
| 2/24/2026 | Lakers | W 110-109 | Away |
| 2/26/2026 | Rockets | L 113-108 | Home |
| 3/1/2026 | Pistons | L 106-92 | Home |
| 3/3/2026 | Wizards | W 126-109 | Home |
| 3/5/2026 | Mavericks | - | Home |
| 3/7/2026 | Timberwolves | - | Away |
| 3/8/2026 | Bucks | - | Away |
| 3/11/2026 | Cavaliers | - | Home |
| 3/12/2026 | Wizards | - | Home |
| 3/14/2026 | Heat | - | Away |
Mavericks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2/24/2026 | Nets | W 123-114 | Away |
| 2/26/2026 | Kings | L 130-121 | Home |
| 2/27/2026 | Grizzlies | L 124-105 | Home |
| 3/1/2026 | Thunder | L 100-87 | Home |
| 3/3/2026 | Hornets | L 117-90 | Away |
| 3/5/2026 | Magic | - | Away |
| 3/6/2026 | Celtics | - | Away |
| 3/8/2026 | Raptors | - | Away |
| 3/10/2026 | Hawks | - | Away |
| 3/12/2026 | Grizzlies | - | Away |
| 3/13/2026 | Cavaliers | - | Home |
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