PREVIEW: The Phoenix Suns (32-24) take on the Orlando Magic (29-25) on February 21, 2026 , with both squads fighting for playoff positioning in the Western and Eastern Conferences respectively. The Suns will be without 3-point marksman Devin Booker due to a right hip strain , a significant blow to their offensive firepower heading into this matchup. Phoenix excels at forcing turnovers (ranked 2nd) and maintaining strong offensive rebounding at 30% efficiency (ranked 3rd) , but they'll need to compensate for their missing All-Star scorer. The Magic have surged recently with four wins in their last five games, demonstrating strong character after overcoming consecutive losses. Orlando enters this matchup riding high after draining a franchise-record 27 three-pointers in their convincing 131-94 rout of Sacramento , showcasing an offensive rhythm that could trouble even the most disciplined defenses. The Magic's primary weakness lies in their three-point defense, allowing high-quality looks and ranking 28th in that category, while the Suns rank poorly at attacking the rim (28th) despite high frequency attempts. Orlando has dominated this matchup historically, winning both head-to-head contests last season and holding a 2-0 advantage against the spread. The Suns sit as slight 1.5-point favorites in a contest with an over/under set at 218.5 points , making this a tightly contested affair between two teams with championship aspirations.