NBA Rivalry Week has kicked off, featuring an exciting five-game slate of matchups scheduled for tonight.

Key games on the schedule include the Orlando Magic facing the Toronto Raptors, the Portland Trail Blazers against the Miami Heat, and the New York Knicks visiting the Brooklyn Nets, with the Philadelphia 76ers playing the Denver Nuggets later in the evening.

The Orlando Magic, currently holding a record of 23-21, are struggling with injuries and have lost three consecutive games, despite the return of Paolo Banchero.

Franz Wagner is expected to return soon, but the return dates for Jalen Suggs and Goga Bitadze remain uncertain.

The Denver Nuggets, bolstered by Aaron Gordon's return from injury, have won all four games since he rejoined the lineup, posing a significant challenge for the struggling 76ers.

The Philadelphia 76ers are currently on a six-game losing streak and are facing serious injury challenges, with key players Joel Embiid, Kyle Lowry, and Caleb Martin sidelined.

Paul George, Guerschon Yabusele, and Andre Drummond are listed as questionable for the 76ers, who find themselves 2.5 games out of a play-in spot in the competitive Eastern Conference.

The Brooklyn Nets are hosting the New York Knicks, marking the return of Mikal Bridges to the Barclays Center after his offseason trade.

The Nets, currently sitting at 14-29, are eager to turn around their season and aim to spoil the Knicks' momentum, as the Knicks enter with a strong record of 28-16.