Phoenix Suns vs Orlando Magic Prediction: Booker Has the Clutch Edge

Phoenix has the cleaner late-game scoring path. Devin Booker is averaging 23.0 points and just scored 33 against Portland, while Franz Wagner has carried more of Orlando's creation load with 19.7 points and 7.8 assists per game. Wagner remains a strong primary option, but Orlando's absences leave less support around him.

The key matchup is shot creation in the final five minutes. Phoenix can still put the ball in Booker's hands for pull-ups, drives and kick-outs, while Orlando is missing Paolo Banchero and Jalen Suggs, with Jonathan Isaac also unavailable. That reduces Orlando's secondary ball-handling and late-clock options. Phoenix is on a back-to-back and its defense has been unreliable, so the margin should stay tight rather than turning into a comfortable home win.

I project Phoenix 116-111 Orlando, with the Suns around 55% to win.

Spread: Phoenix -1.5
Total: Over 222.5
Winner: Phoenix Suns