NBA · Thursday, November 5, 2026
Orlando Magic at Phoenix Suns: NBA start time, rest and research checklist
9:00 PM ET (6:00 PM PT). Game 1 of 2 on the NBA slate, with each team's last result, rest and next game.
By DeepChamp research team · Updated · Methods and limitations
Short answer
Orlando Magic played at Phoenix Suns on Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET (6:00 PM PT) in the NBA. Final score: Orlando Magic 104, Phoenix Suns 117. Phoenix Suns played yesterday, and this is the third game of a four-day stretch. This page covers the schedule and what to check; it carries no odds and no picks.
Final: Orlando Magic 104, Phoenix Suns 117
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Both teams: last result, rest and next game
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Orlando Magic
Orlando Magic lost at home against Washington Wizards 94-103 on Mon, Nov 2. Full days off before this game: 2.
Next on the schedule: at Golden State Warriors on Sat, Nov 7 at 8:30 PM ET.
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Phoenix Suns
Phoenix Suns lost at home against Portland Trail Blazers 119-132 on Wed, Nov 4. This is the second night of a back-to-back for Phoenix Suns.
Next on the schedule: home against Houston Rockets on Sat, Nov 7 at 9:00 PM ET.
- Phoenix Suns played yesterday, and this is the third game of a four-day stretch.
- Rest edge to Orlando Magic: 2 more days off than Phoenix Suns.
Research checklist for Orlando Magic at Phoenix Suns
Basketball markets are driven by minutes, usage and pace, and lineup news can change a number within hours, so the strongest habit is checking who is actually available before comparing prices.
- Check the final injury and availability reports for Orlando Magic and Phoenix Suns close to the start.
- Check the final injury report and the expected starters before trusting a points or rebounds number.
- Compare each player’s minutes in recent games against the minutes the number implies.
- Look at pace and the likely game script: a lopsided game can cut starters’ minutes.
- Convert any price you are offered to a break-even probability and compare it with your own estimate.
- Write down your reason before you place anything, and decide your unit size in advance.
Questions about this game
What time did Orlando Magic vs Phoenix Suns start on Thu, Nov 5?
Orlando Magic at Phoenix Suns was scheduled for 9:00 PM ET (6:00 PM PT) on Thursday, November 5, 2026. It was game 1 of 2 on the NBA slate.
What was the score of Orlando Magic at Phoenix Suns on Thu, Nov 5?
Orlando Magic 104, Phoenix Suns 117 (final).
When did Orlando Magic last play before this game?
Orlando Magic lost at home against Washington Wizards 94-103 on Mon, Nov 2.
When did Phoenix Suns last play before this game?
Phoenix Suns lost at home against Portland Trail Blazers 119-132 on Wed, Nov 4.
Is either team on a back-to-back in Orlando Magic vs Phoenix Suns?
Yes: it is the second night of a back-to-back for Phoenix Suns. A back-to-back is one input to check, not a prediction on its own.
Does this page include odds or picks for Orlando Magic vs Phoenix Suns?
No. It is a schedule and research page built from game times and rest context. DeepChamp AI is an independent research app, not a sportsbook, and nothing here guarantees a betting outcome. Use the DeepChamp AI app for line movement and player prop research.
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