The Houston Rockets (0-0) play against the Orlando Magic (0-0) at Amway Center
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Game Time: 7:00 PM EDT on Wednesday October 25, 2023
Houston Rockets 22, Orlando Magic 33 (Q2 10:17)
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Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
After the 1st
Rockets: 20
Magic: 29
π Sengun 6 PTS 5 REB 2 AST β 7:42 PM
After the 1st
Rockets: 20
Magic: 29
π Sengun 6 PTS 5 REB 2 AST β 7:42 PM

Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Magic 29, Rockets 20 after 1. Rockets shot OK inside the 3-point line, 7 of 12, but just 1 of 5 on 3s (Tate hit his) with 7 turnovers. The 3-point shooting and turnovers were issues last season and through the preseason. β 7:41 PM
Magic 29, Rockets 20 after 1. Rockets shot OK inside the 3-point line, 7 of 12, but just 1 of 5 on 3s (Tate hit his) with 7 turnovers. The 3-point shooting and turnovers were issues last season and through the preseason. β 7:41 PM

Cody Taylor @CodyTaylorNBA
End of 1Q | Magic 29, Rockets 20
F. Wagner: 11 points
Anthony: 5 points
Sengun: 6 points, 5 rebounds
Green: 4 points β 7:40 PM
End of 1Q | Magic 29, Rockets 20
F. Wagner: 11 points
Anthony: 5 points
Sengun: 6 points, 5 rebounds
Green: 4 points β 7:40 PM

Orlando Magic @OrlandoMagic
Franz Wagner in the first quarter vs. HOU:
11 PTS
60% FG
3 3PM pic.twitter.com/NoufDLtgJF β 7:40 PM
Franz Wagner in the first quarter vs. HOU:
11 PTS
60% FG
3 3PM pic.twitter.com/NoufDLtgJF β 7:40 PM


Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Rockets have gone nine deep in the first quarter, with Tate, Jeff Green, Thompson, Landale and Jalen Green in after the time out. Will that be it for their rotation tonight? β 7:34 PM
Rockets have gone nine deep in the first quarter, with Tate, Jeff Green, Thompson, Landale and Jalen Green in after the time out. Will that be it for their rotation tonight? β 7:34 PM

Cody Taylor @CodyTaylorNBA
Moe Wagner, Gary Harris and Joe Ingles are now in for the Magic. β 7:34 PM
Moe Wagner, Gary Harris and Joe Ingles are now in for the Magic. β 7:34 PM

Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Rockets with five turnovers in 7 1/2 minutes. Magic with none. With that, Magic have taken twice as many shots, twice as many free throws, lead 22-12, with 16-4 run. β 7:29 PM
Rockets with five turnovers in 7 1/2 minutes. Magic with none. With that, Magic have taken twice as many shots, twice as many free throws, lead 22-12, with 16-4 run. β 7:29 PM

Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
what a DIME π€―
@alperennsengun | #Rockets pic.twitter.com/VqdhdvpQlb β 7:28 PM
what a DIME π€―
@alperennsengun | #Rockets pic.twitter.com/VqdhdvpQlb β 7:28 PM

Adam Wexler @AdamJWexler
#Rockets 1st subs tonight: at 5:41 remaining in the 1stQ β Thompson, Landale in; Green, Sengun out. β 7:27 PM
#Rockets 1st subs tonight: at 5:41 remaining in the 1stQ β Thompson, Landale in; Green, Sengun out. β 7:27 PM

Orlando Magic @OrlandoMagic
Iβve said it once & Iβll say it again ,,,
I love a Paolo + Franz collab π€ pic.twitter.com/sRnfPEOT1o β 7:27 PM
Iβve said it once & Iβll say it again ,,,
I love a Paolo + Franz collab π€ pic.twitter.com/sRnfPEOT1o β 7:27 PM

Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Jock Landale and Amen Thompson first subs off the Rockets bench. Thompson in for Green, playing in a backcourt with VanVleet. β 7:26 PM
Jock Landale and Amen Thompson first subs off the Rockets bench. Thompson in for Green, playing in a backcourt with VanVleet. β 7:26 PM


Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Rockets half court offense was quite shaky for the gameβs first five minutes, but has looked better the last couple of possessions. Still just one three-point attempt in six minutes β 7:26 PM
Rockets half court offense was quite shaky for the gameβs first five minutes, but has looked better the last couple of possessions. Still just one three-point attempt in six minutes β 7:26 PM

Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
first bucket of the season π
@alperennsengun | #Rockets pic.twitter.com/6EV9MuSOJ5 β 7:25 PM
first bucket of the season π
@alperennsengun | #Rockets pic.twitter.com/6EV9MuSOJ5 β 7:25 PM

Orlando Magic @OrlandoMagic
Franz has 9 points in the first 6 minutes pic.twitter.com/WdgTLMxA0Z β 7:25 PM
Franz has 9 points in the first 6 minutes pic.twitter.com/WdgTLMxA0Z β 7:25 PM


Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Iβm watching Sengun and watching at Rockets fans who were in crises mode because he missed a few shots in the preseason β 7:24 PM
Iβm watching Sengun and watching at Rockets fans who were in crises mode because he missed a few shots in the preseason β 7:24 PM

Cody Taylor @CodyTaylorNBA
The Magic lead the Rockets, 16-12, at the first timeout. Franz has 9 already. β 7:23 PM
The Magic lead the Rockets, 16-12, at the first timeout. Franz has 9 already. β 7:23 PM


Dan Savage @Dan_Savage
Franz Wagn3r is 3-for-3 from distance tonight.
Magic 14, Rockets 8 midway through the 1st. β 7:22 PM
Franz Wagn3r is 3-for-3 from distance tonight.
Magic 14, Rockets 8 midway through the 1st. β 7:22 PM


Orlando Magic @OrlandoMagic
first magic bucket of the season πͺ pic.twitter.com/InbDatmIRz β 7:21 PM
first magic bucket of the season πͺ pic.twitter.com/InbDatmIRz β 7:21 PM

Ball Donβt Lie @Balldontlie
Dillon Brooks is focused ahead of his Rockets debut π
(via @HoopsTalk13)
pic.twitter.com/udjEK21gbV β 7:17 PM
Dillon Brooks is focused ahead of his Rockets debut π
(via @HoopsTalk13)
pic.twitter.com/udjEK21gbV β 7:17 PM

Cody Taylor @CodyTaylorNBA
Jalen Suggs hits a 3 to give the Magic their first points of the season. β 7:16 PM
Jalen Suggs hits a 3 to give the Magic their first points of the season. β 7:16 PM

Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Brooks opens on Banchero. Magic have Banchero on Smith. β 7:16 PM
Brooks opens on Banchero. Magic have Banchero on Smith. β 7:16 PM


Cody Taylor @CodyTaylorNBA
Magic players are being introduced now: pic.twitter.com/NiWkuONQ5A β 7:13 PM
Magic players are being introduced now: pic.twitter.com/NiWkuONQ5A β 7:13 PM




Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Magic legends Rashard Lewis (of Houston) and Hedo Turkoglu address the crowd before the opening night Magic introductions. β 7:07 PM
Magic legends Rashard Lewis (of Houston) and Hedo Turkoglu address the crowd before the opening night Magic introductions. β 7:07 PM

Cody Taylor @CodyTaylorNBA
Rashard Lewis and Hedo Turkoglu are on hand at the Magic game tonight. They took center court to help kick off the player introductions at Amway Center. β 7:07 PM
Rashard Lewis and Hedo Turkoglu are on hand at the Magic game tonight. They took center court to help kick off the player introductions at Amway Center. β 7:07 PM

Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Totally butchered Alperen Sengunβs name in introductions, in fact both names. But last year here, they said he was from Germany, so this is better. β 7:06 PM
Totally butchered Alperen Sengunβs name in introductions, in fact both names. But last year here, they said he was from Germany, so this is better. β 7:06 PM


Evan Dunlap @BQRMagic
the Magic are wearing dazzle fabric for the first time since May 4th, 2003. 20 years. Itβs a good look! β 6:58 PM
the Magic are wearing dazzle fabric for the first time since May 4th, 2003. 20 years. Itβs a good look! β 6:58 PM

Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Rockets starters: Brooksc, Smotjh Jr., Sengun, Green, VanVleet.
Magic starters: Wagner, Banchero, Carter Jr., Suggs, Fultz. β 6:41 PM
Rockets starters: Brooksc, Smotjh Jr., Sengun, Green, VanVleet.
Magic starters: Wagner, Banchero, Carter Jr., Suggs, Fultz. β 6:41 PM


David Hardisty @clutchfans
We are live on @RocketsWatch as the #Rockets are set to open their 2023-24 season in Orlando. playback.tv/rocketswatch?sβ¦ β 6:34 PM
We are live on @RocketsWatch as the #Rockets are set to open their 2023-24 season in Orlando. playback.tv/rocketswatch?sβ¦ β 6:34 PM

Ball Donβt Lie @Balldontlie
Dillon Brooks warming up ahead of Rockets-Magic. pic.twitter.com/JC4KH97mho β 6:12 PM
Dillon Brooks warming up ahead of Rockets-Magic. pic.twitter.com/JC4KH97mho β 6:12 PM

Alex Kennedy @AlexKennedyNBA
In the building for Magic-Rockets tonight! pic.twitter.com/8BcQrxy3Zv β 5:30 PM
In the building for Magic-Rockets tonight! pic.twitter.com/8BcQrxy3Zv β 5:30 PM

Cody Taylor @CodyTaylorNBA
As @philiprr_OMD just pointed out, the Magic will also be using a throwback scoreboard design tonight: pic.twitter.com/2I2kAgc95O β 5:25 PM
As @philiprr_OMD just pointed out, the Magic will also be using a throwback scoreboard design tonight: pic.twitter.com/2I2kAgc95O β 5:25 PM


Cody Taylor @CodyTaylorNBA
The Magic will start Markelle Fultz, Jalen Suggs, Franz Wagner, Paolo Banchero and Wendell Carter Jr. tonight versus the Rockets. β 5:20 PM
The Magic will start Markelle Fultz, Jalen Suggs, Franz Wagner, Paolo Banchero and Wendell Carter Jr. tonight versus the Rockets. β 5:20 PM

Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Jabari Smith Jr.βs focus might be on the Rockets, but he has not forgotten what might have been in Orlando as Houston faces Magic houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nβ¦ via @houstonchron β 5:12 PM
Jabari Smith Jr.βs focus might be on the Rockets, but he has not forgotten what might have been in Orlando as Houston faces Magic houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nβ¦ via @houstonchron β 5:12 PM

Cody Taylor @CodyTaylorNBA
A look at Amway Center before the Magic host the Rockets tonight: pic.twitter.com/ndwZtKAdTE β 4:42 PM
A look at Amway Center before the Magic host the Rockets tonight: pic.twitter.com/ndwZtKAdTE β 4:42 PM


Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
Fred VanVleet will have 4 assists by halftime.
@DraftKings | #Rockets β 4:07 PM
Fred VanVleet will have 4 assists by halftime.
@DraftKings | #Rockets β 4:07 PM

Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
NBA rescinds Phoenix Suns 2024 second-round pick they acquired from Orlando in a prior trade for engaging in talks with Drew Eubanks βprior to the date when such discussions were permitted.β
The Suns signed Eubanks in the offseason. #Suns pic.twitter.com/k4eKjKZwzo β 3:53 PM
NBA rescinds Phoenix Suns 2024 second-round pick they acquired from Orlando in a prior trade for engaging in talks with Drew Eubanks βprior to the date when such discussions were permitted.β
The Suns signed Eubanks in the offseason. #Suns pic.twitter.com/k4eKjKZwzo β 3:53 PM


Bobby Marks @BobbyMarks42
Below are the draft assets that Phoenix now has:
2024- San Antonio (if 50-54)
2026- Least favorable of Detroit, Milwaukee, Orlando
2028- Boston (if 46-60)
2028- Memphis
2029- Memphis β 3:52 PM
Below are the draft assets that Phoenix now has:
2024- San Antonio (if 50-54)
2026- Least favorable of Detroit, Milwaukee, Orlando
2028- Boston (if 46-60)
2028- Memphis
2029- Memphis β 3:52 PM

Houston Rockets @HoustonRockets
Kicking off the regular season tonight!
6:00 PM Tip-Off
πΊ @SpaceCityHN
π» @SportsTalk790 / En EspaΓ±ol 93.3 FM TUDN pic.twitter.com/olES7MLVqT β 3:28 PM
Kicking off the regular season tonight!

πΊ @SpaceCityHN
π» @SportsTalk790 / En EspaΓ±ol 93.3 FM TUDN pic.twitter.com/olES7MLVqT β 3:28 PM


Mark Followill @MFollowill
The season opener for the Mavs tonight is not their first experience meeting an overall #1 pick in their NBA debut.
10/27/1984 β Hakeem Olajuwon had 24 pts, 9 rebs in a Rockets win at Reunion Arena.
10/17/2018 β DeAndre Ayton w/ 18 pts, 10 rebs, 6 assts in a Suns win at home. β 3:20 PM
The season opener for the Mavs tonight is not their first experience meeting an overall #1 pick in their NBA debut.
10/27/1984 β Hakeem Olajuwon had 24 pts, 9 rebs in a Rockets win at Reunion Arena.
10/17/2018 β DeAndre Ayton w/ 18 pts, 10 rebs, 6 assts in a Suns win at home. β 3:20 PM

Roland Lazenby @lazenby
JUNKIES: Roland Lazenby discusses his new book on the life of Magic Johnson audacy.com/thefandc/sportβ¦ via @1067theFan β 1:56 PM
JUNKIES: Roland Lazenby discusses his new book on the life of Magic Johnson audacy.com/thefandc/sportβ¦ via @1067theFan β 1:56 PM

Orlando Magic @OrlandoMagic
season 35 β’ episode 1
π: @HoustonRockets
π: @AmwayCenter
π: bit.ly/3Qx6OG2
π: 7 P.M.
πΊ: @BallySportsFL
π»: 96.9 The Game pic.twitter.com/TjBDq9lGWI β 1:51 PM
season 35 β’ episode 1
π: @HoustonRockets
π: @AmwayCenter
π: bit.ly/3Qx6OG2
π: 7 P.M.
πΊ: @BallySportsFL
π»: 96.9 The Game pic.twitter.com/TjBDq9lGWI β 1:51 PM


Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
The Rockets will debut their soon to be unveiled City Edition jerseys on November 8 against the Lakers β 1:32 PM
The Rockets will debut their soon to be unveiled City Edition jerseys on November 8 against the Lakers β 1:32 PM