The key matchup here is Luka Doncic versus Jalen Suggs. Suggs has been a revelation defensively this season, often taking the toughest assignments, but containing Doncic is a whole different beast. Dallas, even with their dreadful 24-52 record, has snagged a couple of surprise wins lately, including a 122-116 victory over the Kings. Orlando, sitting pretty at 40-36, just hammered Portland by 34 points and are rolling.
Here's the thing: Dallas often plays up or down to competition. And while Orlando is hot, the Magic's offense can still get bogged down against elite individual talent. I think Doncic gets his, but the Magic's depth and defense ultimately wear the Mavericks down. Magic win a closer-than-expected game, 108-103.
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