Desmond Bane is among the players to watch on Friday, at 8 p.m. ET, when the Orlando Magic (19-15) take on the Chicago Bulls (16-17) at United Center.
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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
- Bane scores 19.1 points per game this season for the Magic, adding 4.6 rebounds and 4.6 assists.
- So far this season, Wendell Carter Jr. averages 12.3 points, 2.0 assists and 7.6 rebounds per contest.
- Bane connects on 1.7 threes per game to lead active Magic.
- Anthony Black records 1.3 steals per game. Goga Bitadze collects 1.3 blocks an outing.
Bulls
- Nikola 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 knocks down 1.8 threes per game.
- Jones' 1.4 steals and Matas Buzelis' 1.4 blocks per game are vital to the Bulls' defensive production.
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Magic vs. Bulls Injury Report
Magic
Magic:
Franz Wagner: Out (Leg),
Moritz Wagner: Out (Knee),
Jett Howard: Day-To-Day (Illness),
Jonathan Isaac: Questionable (Knee)
Bulls
Bulls:
Noa Essengue: Out For Season (Shoulder),
Josh Giddey: Out (Hamstring),
Emanuel Miller: Questionable (Hamstring),
Coby White: Out (Calf),
Zach Collins: Out (Toe),
Trentyn Flowers: Out (Knee),
Lachlan Olbrich: Questionable (Ankle)
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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