Yes, Jalen Suggs is playing for the Orlando Magic tonight against the Golden State Warriors.
Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs has been cleared to play in October 18’s Magic vs. Warriors matchup after being listed as questionable with a sore right groin, according to Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel, who reported on X that Suggs is “good to go” for the game.
Jalen Suggs Injury Update for Magic vs. Warriors
Suggs’ status was one of the biggest questions heading into Tuesday, with the guard initially listed as questionable on the NBA’s official morning injury report because of a sore right groin.
The injury first popped up over the weekend. Suggs was ruled out of Orlando’s overtime loss to the Houston Rockets on Sunday night due to the same groin issue, forcing the Magic to lean heavily on Anthony Black and Tyus Jones in the backcourt.
Beede’s update changes that equation. The Orlando Sentinel reporter posted that the Magic guard is “good to go” vs. Golden State, confirming that Suggs will be available despite the recent groin scare.
Suggs has been a key two-way presence for Orlando to open the season, averaging about 12.5 points, 3.9 rebounds and 4.4 assists per game entering Tuesday. Those numbers, plus his perimeter defense on opposing guards, make his availability a major storyline for any fan searching, “Is Jalen Suggs playing tonight vs Warriors?”
What Jalen Suggs Playing Means for Magic vs. Warriors
Suggs being active is a big boost for a Magic team that is still shorthanded in other spots.
Star forward Paolo Banchero remains out with a left groin strain and is set to miss his third straight game, while center Moritz Wagner is also sidelined. Franz Wagner is available but playing in a protective face mask.
Without Banchero, Orlando has leaned on Wagner and Desmond Bane to carry the scoring load, including the overtime loss in Houston where Wagner scored 29 and Bane added 26. Getting Suggs back means coach Jamahl Mosley can return to his preferred starting backcourt and avoid overextending young guards like Black.
Defensively, Suggs will also be critical against a Warriors team led by Stephen Curry, who continues to drive Golden State’s offense even on nights when his scoring dips. Suggs’ physicality at the point of attack and his ability to chase shooters around screens give Orlando its best chance at slowing down Curry and Golden State’s perimeter game.
The Warriors have their own injury issues. Jonathan Kuminga (knee tendonitis) and De’Anthony Melton (ACL surgery) are out, while Buddy Hield is listed as probable with an illness. Even so, sportsbooks have Golden State as about a 3.5-point road favorite over Orlando for those looking for a Warriors vs Magic prediction.
If Suggs had been ruled out, the Magic likely would have started Black again and leaned more on Jones as a primary ball-handler. Instead, Suggs’ return keeps the rotation closer to normal and gives Orlando another creator to help Wagner and Bane generate offense late in games.
Magic vs. Warriors Start Time, TV Channel & Key Facts
For everyone searching “Magic vs. Warriors” or “what time do the Warriors play tonight,” here’s the basic info for Tuesday’s matchup:
- Matchup: Golden State Warriors vs. Orlando Magic
- Date: November 18, 2025
- Tipoff time: 7 p.m. ET
- Arena: Kia Center, Orlando, Florida
- TV/Streaming: NBC Sports Bay Area and regional Florida sports network (FDSFL), with additional streaming options via league-pass style services.
- Records: Warriors 9-6, Magic 7-7, both looking to climb in their respective conferences.
- Last Warriors game: Road win over the New Orleans Pelicans, 124–106, behind a 32-point night and seven first-quarter threes from Moses Moody.
- Last Magic game: Overtime loss at Houston, 117–113, with Franz Wagner scoring 29 and Desmond Bane 26 as Orlando played without Banchero and Suggs.
With Suggs available, Orlando at least gets one piece of good news before tipoff. The answer to “Is Jalen Suggs playing tonight vs Warriors?” is yes — and his presence should be one of the biggest factors in how this Magic vs. Warriors showdown plays out.
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