Saturday night’s 7 p.m. ET contest between the Orlando Magic, returning from a five-game West Coast trip, and the San Antonio Spurs, who are on the second night of a back-to-back, at Kia Center will feature teams dealing with tough challenges.

Friday. Tip-off from Spectrum Center is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NBA odds around the

Well this game could go in a couple of different ways, but it really comes down to the Spurs center of Wembanyama. The Hornets traded Mark Williams, so they're left with Moussa Diabate, Taj Gibson, and Jusuf Nurkic. As well, Nurkic may not even be available, which really shortens the Hornets center rotation.

Over 17 years, the Austin Spurs' presence has not only fueled its fan base in the Capital City, but also the Spurs' massive expansion beyond San Antonio.

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