Magic play the Clippers, look for 7th straight victory

Orlando Magic (9-6, third in the Eastern Conference) vs. Los Angeles Clippers (7-7, ninth in the Western Conference)

Inglewood, California; Wednesday, 10:30 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Orlando is looking to keep its six-game win streak alive when the Magic take on Los Angeles.

The Clippers have gone 5-4 at home. Los Angeles is 4-6 against opponents with a winning record.

The Magic have gone 2-6 away from home. Orlando is 3-5 against opponents with a winning record.

The Clippers’ 12.8 made 3-pointers per game this season are only 0.9 more made shots on average than the 11.9 per game the Magic give up. The Magic average 106.9 points per game, 2.2 fewer than the 109.1 the Clippers give up.

TOP PERFORMERS: James Harden is averaging 20.6 points, 7.9 rebounds, 8.5 assists and 1.6 steals for the Clippers.

Franz Wagner is averaging 22.9 points, 5.5 rebounds and five assists for the Magic.

LAST 10 GAMES: Clippers: 5-4, averaging 108.0 points, 44.3 rebounds, 24.2 assists, 8.3 steals and 5.0 blocks per game while shooting 45.5% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 108.2 points per game.

Magic: 6-4, averaging 104.2 points, 42.2 rebounds, 23.8 assists, 8.7 steals and 6.1 blocks per game while shooting 44.3% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 99.4 points.

INJURIES: Clippers: Kawhi Leonard: out (knee), P.J. Tucker: out (personal).

Magic: Paolo Banchero: out (abdomen), Wendell Carter Jr.: day to day (foot).

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