Preview: Orlando Magic at Brooklyn Nets BROOKLYN, N.Y. (Interstat) — The Orlando Magic, riding a potent offense, visit the struggling Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday night at Barclays Center in a matchup of teams on opposite trajectories. Orlando (20-16) enters having won three of its last four, including a 135-127 shootout victory over Indiana on Sunday. The Magic have averaged 124.3 points in those three wins, showcasing their high-scoring capability. Guard Desmond Bane has been central to that surge, averaging 24.2 points, 5.4 rebounds and 5.0 assists over his last 10 games. He is coming off a 31-point, six-rebound, six-assist performance against the Pacers, supported by Paolo Banchero’s 28 points and 12 rebounds. The Nets (11-22) have been inconsistent but are fresh off a 127-115 upset of Denver on Sunday. Forward Michael Porter Jr. powered that win with 27 points and 11 rebounds, continuing a strong individual stretch where he has averaged 25.0 points and 8.4 rebounds over his last eight contests. Brooklyn’s victory over the Nuggets snapped a three-game skid that included losses to Washington and Houston by a combined 44 points. This is the second meeting this season between the teams. Orlando won the first matchup 105-98 at home on Nov. 14. The Magic’s recent success has been fueled by offensive firepower, but their defense has been porous, allowing 120.8 points per game over their last 10 outings. Brooklyn, ranking near the bottom of the league in both offensive and defensive efficiency, will need another standout performance from Porter and improved play from its supporting cast to keep pace. For Orlando, maintaining its position in the Eastern Conference playoff picture is paramount before a challenging upcoming stretch that includes games against Philadelphia and a back-to-back with Cleveland. Brooklyn, mired near the bottom of the standings, seeks to build momentum as it embarks on a difficult six-game road trip starting this weekend. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. EST at Barclays Center.