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Orlando Magic Set to Conjure Victory Over Trail Blazers at Home

As the Orlando Magic prepare to host the Portland Trail Blazers at the Kia Center, fans can anticipate a game where recent trends suggest an edge for their team. The Magic have been on a winning streak, showcasing their ability to dominate on both ends of the court. In their last home game against the Charlotte Hornets, they put up an impressive 112 points while holding their opponents to just 92. This victory was marked by a commanding performance that saw them leading for over 43 minutes and achieving a season-high lead of 41 points.


PORTLAND, OR - OCTOBER 27: Jabari Walker #34 of the Portland Trail Blazers passes the ball during the game against the Orlando Magic on October 27, 2023 at the Moda Center Arena in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2023 NBAE (Photo by Cameron Browne/NBAE via Getty Images)

The team's offensive prowess has been evident; they've consistently scored above 110 points in recent games and have maintained an effective field goal percentage in the mid-50s. Their true shooting percentage has also been noteworthy, peaking at 65 percent against the Hornets. On defense, they've managed to keep opponents' offensive ratings below 120, which is crucial against high-scoring teams like Portland.


Rebounding has played a significant role in Orlando's success as well. They outrebounded their opponents in each of these matchups and showed particular strength on defensive boards. Additionally, bench contributions have been substantial for Orlando, with bench players scoring over half of the team's total points in some games.


PORTLAND, OR - OCTOBER 27: Jalen Suggs #4 of the Orlando Magic dunks the ball during the game against the Portland Trail Blazers on October 27, 2023 at the Moda Center Arena in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2023 NBAE (Photo by Cameron Browne/NBAE via Getty Images)

The upcoming match promises to be exciting as Orlando looks to capitalize on its home-court advantage at Kia Center – where they've recently shown dominance – against a formidable Trail Blazers side known for its resilience.


Fans can catch this thrilling encounter scheduled for April 1st at 7:00 PM ET. The game will be broadcasted live on BSFL and ROOT Sports NW networks.


PORTLAND, OR - OCTOBER 27: Moritz Wagner #21 of the Orlando Magic dunks the ball during the game against the Portland Trail Blazers on October 27, 2023 at the Moda Center Arena in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2023 NBAE (Photo by Cameron Browne/NBAE via Getty Images)
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