# Magic vs Suns referees, Nov 5, 2026: crew and foul forecast

Orlando Magic at Phoenix Suns, Thursday, November 5, 2026, tip-off 9:00 PM ET. Page: https://whistlebets.com/games/nba-2026-11-05-orl-at-phx

> Monty: Crew's not on the sheet yet, but this whistle's already busy. Orlando live at the free-throw line, Phoenix keep reaching like the rim owes them an apology, and Bane's got an early foul-trouble cameo in him.

## The crew

Not posted yet. The NBA names the crew about 9 a.m. ET on game day.

## The read

- BUSY: about 45.5 fouls expected per 100 possessions, both teams (ORL 22.3, PHX 23.2)
- 1 busiest of 2 games on the slate
- Free-throw attempts expected per 100: ORL 26.9, PHX 23.7
- Foul-trouble watch: Desmond Bane (ORL)
- One game still swings about 5 fouls per 100 around the read. Information, not a pick.

## Quick answers

**Who are the referees for Magic vs Suns?**
The referees for Orlando Magic at Phoenix Suns on Thursday, November 5, 2026 are not posted yet. The NBA names the crew about 9 a.m. ET on game day.

**What time does Magic vs Suns start?**
Tip-off is 9:00 PM ET on Thursday, November 5, 2026.

**How many fouls are expected in Magic vs Suns?**
About 45.5 fouls per 100 possessions for both teams combined, busy for the slate, from the crew's tendency, how both teams foul and draw fouls, and who is out. One game still swings about 5 either side.

**Who is most at risk of foul trouble?**
Desmond Bane has the highest chance of early foul trouble in this game.


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Source: WhistleBets (https://whistlebets.com), data updated 2026-11-01T06:44:09.252Z. Referee reads, not picks. Numbers carry their sample size; one game is mostly noise. We make no claim about any official's bias or integrity. 19+ (21+ in most of the US).