Getting healthy has presented some unexpected challenges for the Orlando Magic. Orlando has dropped six of its past seven games despite having its stars back in the mix, but the Magic feel like a turnaround is imminent as they head into a meeting with the host Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday night.

The Orlando Magic are set to face the Portland Trail Blazers in an interconference regular season matchup on Thursday.

Turnovers piled up throughout the night as the Trail Blazers upset the Magic on the night Franz Wagner returned to the Kia Center court.

Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero, left, loses control of the ball as he is defended by Portland Trail Blazers forward Toumani Camara (33) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux) AP AP

The Magic begin a five-game West Coast road trip on Thursday against the Trail Blazers. They fell 125-119 in double overtime in their last time out on Monday against the Miami Heat after leading by 14 points in the fourth quarter for their sixth loss in seven games.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Orlando Magic vs. Portland Trail Blazers NBA game to be played on January 30, 2025 on ESPN.

For the second time in his career Damian Lillard comes to Portland as a member of the road team on Tuesday, Jan. 28 when the Milwaukee Bucks take on the Portland Trail Blazers at the Moda Center in Portland, Ore.

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Franz Wagner tied the #Magic record for most points in a quarter with 25. He and Paolo Banchero each had 32. Humongous win for

Magic’s biggest stars, Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner, had an emotional message for him, dedicating their 121-113 win against the Detroit Pistons on Saturday, which snapped their five-game slide. “We miss you, man. I know you’re back at the crib, in that same spot on the couch,” Franz told his brother after the game.

The Blazers have a chance to win three consecutive games for just the second time this season when they play the Magic.