The Orlando Magic and Houston Rockets, each riding three-game winning streaks, face off Sunday at Toyota Center. Paolo Banchero's absence leaves Franz Wagner to lead Orlando against a high-octane Houston squad featuring Reed Sheppard and Alperen Şengün. The game tips off at 7:00 p.m. ET.
Both the Orlando Magic and Houston Rockets enter their November 16, 2025, matchup with three consecutive victories. The game, set for 7:00 p.m. ET at Toyota Center, will air on FanDuel Sports Network Florida and Space City Home Network, with streaming available on Fubo.
Orlando relies on its young core, but forward Paolo Banchero is out for a second straight game, forcing Tristan da Silva into a larger role. Da Silva recently scored a season-high 22 points in his first start. The Magic struggle with three-point shooting, ranking among the league's worst, and have issues on the boards, often yielding extra possessions to opponents. Franz Wagner will need to drive to the basket and capitalize on second-chance opportunities to keep pace.
Houston's identity centers on defense, hustle, and rebounding. Alperen Şengün dominates the paint with scoring and defensive rebounds, while Amen Thompson provides transition bursts. Off the bench, second-year guard Reed Sheppard has averaged 12.3 points in 22.4 minutes per game. He has scored at least 12 points in seven of his last nine outings, including 16.7 points over the past three games on 52.2% three-point shooting. Sheppard attempts 5.9 threes per game at a 47.7% clip, exploiting Orlando's road defense that allows opponents 37.8% from deep.
The Rockets have won their last three by an average of 18 points, boasting a +16 net rating at home, fourth-best in the NBA. Their offense has averaged 132.3 points per game in that span. Betting odds list Houston as an 8-point favorite with a total of 225.5 points.