The Suns are learning just how difficult life can be without Kevin Durant.
Phoenix is 1-3 since the two-time NBA Finals MVP suffered a sprained left ankle. The Suns have lost each of their last three games by at least nine points, including a 116-104 defeat against the Bucks on Tuesday.
They will attempt to snap their losing streak on Thursday when they meet the Magic in Phoenix. Will Durant be available for that contest?
Here is everything you need to know about Suns vs. Magic, including TV and streaming options for the game.
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Is Kevin Durant playing tonight vs. Magic?
Durant is listed as out on the Suns' official injury report. Phoenix announced on March 9 that he would be re-evaluated around March 30.
Through 42 games this season, Durant is averaging 29.5 points, 6.8 rebounds and 5.2 assists while shooting 56.6 percent from the field and 38.6 percent from 3-point range.
What channel is Suns vs. Magic on?
- Date: Thursday, March 16
- TV channel: NBA TV
- Live streaming: Sling TV
Suns vs. Magic will air on NBA TV. Viewers can also stream the game on Sling TV.
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Suns vs. Magic start time
- Date: Thursday, March 16
- Time: 10 p.m. ET | 7 p.m. PT
Suns vs. Magic will tip off around 10 p.m. ET on Thursday, March 16. The game will be played at the Footprint Center in Phoenix.
Suns schedule 2022-23
Here are Phoenix's next five games of the 2022-23 regular season:
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 16 | vs. Magic | 10 p.m. | NBA TV |
| March 19 | at Thunder | 3:30 p.m. | — |
| March 22 | at Lakers | 10 p.m. | ESPN |
| March 24 | at Kings | 10 p.m. | — |
| March 25 | vs. 76ers | 10 p.m. | — |
Magic schedule 2022-23
Here are Orlando's next five games of the 2022-23 regular season:
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 16 | at Suns | 10 p.m. | NBA TV |
| March 18 | at Clippers | 3 p.m. | — |
| March 19 | at Lakers | 9:30 p.m. | — |
| March 21 | vs. Wizards | 7 p.m. | — |
| March 23 | vs. Knicks | 7 p.m. | NBA TV |
