The latest on player health and status entering Friday night's contest between the Orlando Magic and Brooklyn Nets.

However, the Nets ‘ shorthanded sorcery was nullified in Friday’s 123-100 loss to the Orlando Magic at Barclays Center. Brooklyn played without two of its primary creators in Cam Thomas and Dennis Schröder. While Orlando did not have the luxury of a healthy Paolo Banchero, their superior depth shined through.

The Orlando Magic didn’t give the Brooklyn Nets any sort of a discount tonight on Black Friday. Dropping this one 123-120, their shorthandedness seemed to finally, finally catch up to them. For team tank,