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Thunder Edge Magic in Close Contest

Tuesday, March 17, 2026, 7:00 PM ET · Kia Center

Oklahoma City Thunder 113, Orlando Magic 108, final. Our NBA picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Oklahoma City Thunder vs Orlando Magic?

Oklahoma City Thunder beat Orlando Magic 113-108 at Kia Center on March 17, 2026.

Who was favored in Oklahoma City Thunder vs Orlando Magic?

Oklahoma City Thunder were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -455 (about 82% implied). The favorite won.

The Oklahoma City Thunder secured a narrow victory over the Orlando Magic, winning 113-108 at the Kia Center. This result marks the Thunder's third consecutive win in their series against the Magic, having previously defeated them twice this season. The Thunder's impressive record now stands at 54-15, while the Magic's record is 38-30.

Looking at the recent form, the Magic had a mixed performance leading into this game, with a record of 7-3 over their last ten games. However, they entered the matchup on a one-game losing streak after falling to the Atlanta Hawks 124-112 the previous night. In their last five games, the Magic averaged 125.4 points while allowing 117.0. Their home record in the last ten games was 4-2, indicating a solid performance at home despite the recent loss.

Conversely, the Thunder have been in exceptional form, winning eight consecutive games and boasting a 9-1 record over their last ten. They averaged 113.1 points per game while allowing 107.5 points during this stretch. Their away record in the last ten games was 4-1, showcasing their ability to perform well on the road.

In terms of head-to-head matchups, the Thunder have dominated the series against the Magic, winning all three meetings this season. The previous encounters included a 128-92 victory on February 4, 2026, and a 105-99 win on December 20, 2025. The Magic have struggled against the Thunder, failing to secure a win in their last three meetings.

Injuries played a role in the matchup, with several players listed as day-to-day. The Magic were without Franz Wagner, Izaiyah Nelson, and Jonathan Isaac, all dealing with various injuries. The Thunder also had concerns, with Isaiah Hartenstein, Ajay Mitchell, Otega Oweh, Thomas Sorber, and Jalen Williams all listed as day-to-day.

The betting market reflected the Thunder's strong position, with DraftKings setting the spread at 9.5 points in favor of Oklahoma City. The total points for the game were set at 224.5, with both the over and under priced at -110. The moneyline indicated a heavy favorite in the Thunder at -455, while the Magic were at +350.

Conditions for the game were typical for a late March evening, with players expected to perform at their best despite the pressure of the matchup. Fans were treated to a competitive game, with key plays in the fourth quarter making the difference. Notable moments included driving layups by Paolo Banchero and clutch free throws by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who helped secure the Thunder's lead.

Overall, this game showcased the Thunder's ability to close out tight contests, while the Magic will need to regroup and address their recent struggles against Oklahoma City as they continue their season.

Odds

BookSpreadTotalMoneyline
DraftKingsOKC -9.5 224.5 o -110 / u -110 Oklahoma City Thunder -455 · Orlando Magic +350

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Injury report

  • Franz WagnerDay-To-DayCalfOrlando Magic
  • Izaiyah NelsonDay-To-DayAnkleOrlando Magic
  • Jonathan IsaacDay-To-DayKneeOrlando Magic
  • Isaiah HartensteinDay-To-DayAnkleOklahoma City Thunder
  • Ajay MitchellDay-To-DayCalfOklahoma City Thunder
  • Otega OwehDay-To-DayLower LegOklahoma City Thunder
  • Thomas SorberDay-To-DayKneeOklahoma City Thunder
  • Jalen WilliamsDay-To-DayHamstringOklahoma City Thunder

Leaders

  • PointsPaolo Banchero32Orlando Magic
  • AssistsJalen Suggs6Orlando Magic
  • ReboundsPaolo Banchero10Orlando Magic
  • PointsShai Gilgeous-Alexander40Oklahoma City Thunder
  • AssistsIsaiah Hartenstein8Oklahoma City Thunder
  • ReboundsChet Holmgren12Oklahoma City Thunder

Recent form

Orlando Magic

Last 10: 7-3Streak L1118.7 scored · 111.9 allowed per game4-2 at home

  • L112-124at Atlanta HawksMar 16
  • W121-117at Miami HeatMar 15
  • W136-131vs Washington WizardsMar 12
  • W128-122vs Cleveland CavaliersMar 11
  • W130-91at Milwaukee BucksMar 9
  • W119-92at Minnesota TimberwolvesMar 7
  • W115-114vs Dallas MavericksMar 6
  • W126-109vs Washington WizardsMar 4
  • L92-106vs Detroit PistonsMar 1
  • L108-113vs Houston RocketsFeb 27

Oklahoma City Thunder

Last 10: 9-1Streak W8113.1 scored · 107.5 allowed per game4-1 away

  • W116-103vs Minnesota TimberwolvesMar 15
  • W104-102vs Boston CelticsMar 13
  • W129-126vs Denver NuggetsMar 9
  • W104-97vs Golden State WarriorsMar 8
  • W103-100at New York KnicksMar 5
  • W116-108at Chicago BullsMar 4
  • W100-87at Dallas MavericksMar 2
  • W127-121vs Denver NuggetsFeb 28
  • L116-124at Detroit PistonsFeb 26
  • W116-107at Toronto RaptorsFeb 25

Standings

TeamGames behindLostStreakWin %Won
Oklahoma City-18L2.78064
Denver1028W12.65954
Minnesota1533W2.59849
Portland2240W2.51242
Utah4260L1.26822
Atlanta-36L1.56146
Orlando137L1.54945
Charlotte238W1.53744
Miami339W2.52443
Washington2965L10.20717

Box score

StatOklahoma City ThunderOrlando Magic
Field goals40-9037-93
Field goal %4440
Three-pointers9-2917-50
Three-point %3134
Free throws24-2717-20
Free throw %8985
Rebounds5341
Offensive rebounds1110
Defensive rebounds4231
Assists1921
Steals88
Blocks32
Turnovers1012
Team turnovers20
Technical fouls10
Technical fouls, total10
Flagrant fouls00
Points off turnovers915
Fast-break points85
Points in the paint5432
Fouls1619
Largest lead187
Lead changes55
Time in front5836

How the scoring went

  1. 3rd Quarter73-77Jaylin Williams makes 26-foot three point jumper (Cason Wallace assists)
  2. 3rd Quarter75-77Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes running layup
  3. 3rd Quarter77-77Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes running layup
  4. 3rd Quarter77-79Paolo Banchero makes 8-foot turnaround jump shot
  5. 3rd Quarter79-79Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes driving layup
  6. 3rd Quarter80-79Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes free throw 1 of 1
  7. 3rd Quarter82-79Cason Wallace makes two point shot (Jaylin Williams assists)
  8. 3rd Quarter83-79Chet Holmgren makes free throw 2 of 2
  9. 3rd Quarter84-79Jaylin Williams makes free throw 1 of 2
  10. 3rd Quarter85-79Jaylin Williams makes free throw 2 of 2
  11. 4th Quarter85-81Jevon Carter makes 11-foot pullup jump shot
  12. 4th Quarter87-81Jared McCain makes driving layup (Isaiah Hartenstein assists)
  13. 4th Quarter89-81Chet Holmgren makes 2-foot layup (Isaiah Hartenstein assists)
  14. 4th Quarter89-83Jevon Carter makes 16-foot pullup jump shot (Goga Bitadze assists)
  15. 4th Quarter89-84Jevon Carter makes free throw 1 of 2
  16. 4th Quarter89-87Jamal Cain makes 24-foot running jump shot (Jett Howard assists)
  17. 4th Quarter89-90Desmond Bane makes 24-foot three point jumper (Jevon Carter assists)
  18. 4th Quarter91-90Ajay Mitchell makes 4-foot two point shot
  19. 4th Quarter93-90Ajay Mitchell makes 6-foot driving floating jump shot
  20. 4th Quarter94-90Ajay Mitchell makes free throw 1 of 1
  21. 4th Quarter97-90Isaiah Joe makes 27-foot three point jumper (Alex Caruso assists)
  22. 4th Quarter97-93Jalen Suggs makes 22-foot three point jumper (Paolo Banchero assists)
  23. 4th Quarter97-95Desmond Bane makes driving layup (Jalen Suggs assists)
  24. 4th Quarter98-95Ajay Mitchell makes free throw 1 of 2
  25. 4th Quarter99-95Ajay Mitchell makes free throw 2 of 2
  26. 4th Quarter99-96Wendell Carter Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
  27. 4th Quarter102-96Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes 25-foot three point step back jumpshot
  28. 4th Quarter103-96Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes free throw 1 of 2
  29. 4th Quarter104-96Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes free throw 2 of 2
  30. 4th Quarter106-96Alex Caruso makes running layup (Jaylin Williams assists)
  31. 4th Quarter106-98Tristan da Silva makes driving layup (Paolo Banchero assists)
  32. 4th Quarter108-98Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes 14-foot turnaround jump shot
  33. 4th Quarter108-100Paolo Banchero makes driving layup
  34. 4th Quarter109-100Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes free throw 1 of 2
  35. 4th Quarter110-100Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes free throw 2 of 2
  36. 4th Quarter110-102Paolo Banchero makes driving layup
  37. 4th Quarter112-102Chet Holmgren makes 1-foot layup (Shai Gilgeous-Alexander assists)
  38. 4th Quarter113-102Chet Holmgren makes free throw 1 of 1
  39. 4th Quarter113-105Tristan da Silva makes 23-foot three point jumper (Jalen Suggs assists)
  40. 4th Quarter113-108Desmond Bane makes 22-foot three point jumper

Win probability

Above the line favours Orlando Magic, below favours Oklahoma City Thunder.

Venue

  • Kia CenterOrlando, FL
  • Attendance18846
  • OfficialsCourtney Kirkland, Tyler Ricks, Brandon Schwab

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