Houston Rockets vs Orlando Magic Prediction: Magic in a great rhythm but will it last long?

The NBA is on and this has been another strong season as the prediction scenarios are mocked on a daily basis. There are teams that have loaded up their efforts and we have seen some of these weaker squads beat the top-ranked teams which underscores the topsy-turvy nature of the league. In this NBA scenario, the Houston Rockets are going to take on the Orlando Magic.

The Rockets enter the game after losing 105:124 against one of the bottom teams San Antonio Spurs despite a 22 points performance by Center Alperen Sengun. They have lost three in a row and they have lost 21 out of their 30 games. They have had impressive wins against teams like the Bucks and the Suns, but overall, Houston has been struggling for most parts and we are heading into the lottery stage at this point. Their main offensive option has been Jalen Green while Kevin Porter Jr. has been a decent support. Alperen Sengun and Jabari Smith Jr can form a strong frontline duo in the long run.

The inspired Magic comes into this game after a heartbreaking 125:126 against the Hawks despite 24 points and nine assists effort by Markelle Fultz. This close loss was strung together with a highly commendable six-game winning streak where the team beat one of the top teams, the Boston Celtics, twice in a row, and that too away from home. Most of the damage in this window has been caused by the impressive frontline duo of Franz Wagner and Paolo Banchero, both of whom have combined for 40+ points on average during this period. Markelle Fultz’s return to form is vital for a Guard rotation that is one of the weakest in the league whereas Bol Bol has left major impressions.

• Rockets: OUT: Garrison Matthews, Jae’Sean Tate;
• Magic: OUT: Gary Harris, Jalen Suggs, Chuma Okeke, Wenderll Carter Jr., Jonathan Issac. QUESTIONABLE: Franz Wagner.

The Rockets have been wayward again after they had a strong run in the middle. One big trend has been that the team has lost for most parts when Jalen Green has scored under 20 so he is the major factor. On the other hand, the Magic’s frontline is incredible and it is developing at a much better rate than expected. I believe this frontline will act up again but the Rockets will still sneak one and end their three-game losing streak. I predict a 124:120 scoreline in favor of the Rockets.