The Magic defeated the Rockets, 116-110. Paolo Banchero recorded 23 points and 13 rebounds for the Magic, while Franz Wagner added a team-high 25 points in the victory. Kevin Porter Jr. led all scorers with 31 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists for the Rockets in the loss. The Magic improve to 12-21 on the season, while the Rockets fall to 9-22.