Magic vs Bucks
Mon, Feb 9
Final
Magic
Magic
(27 - 24)
118
-
99
Bucks
Bucks
(21 - 29)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magic | 27 | 24 | 36 | 31 | 118 |
| Bucks | 22 | 32 | 20 | 25 | 99 |
Venue: Kia Center
GAME LEADERS
PTS
REB
AST
Anthony Black
ORL | #0 | G
26
5
2
Kevin Porter Jr.
MIL | #7 | G/F
28
4
7
Smart Game Analysis
Orlando Magic has a 78% chance of winning the game
The Magic are heavy favorites at home against a transformed Bucks roster missing Giannis Antetokounmpo, though Milwaukee's new-look offense has been surprisingly potent.
Key Analysis
- • Giannis Antetokounmpo is confirmed OUT with a calf injury, leaving the Bucks without their superstar.
- • The Magic have a strong home record (16-8) at the Kia Center compared to the Bucks' struggles on the road.
- • Milwaukee's roster has undergone massive changes, now featuring Kyle Kuzma, Myles Turner, and Ryan Rollins, which creates chemistry issues despite recent high scoring.
- • Franz Wagner has been upgraded to Questionable after missing nine games, and his potential return would significantly boost Orlando's offense.
- • Orlando features a top-tier defense (ranked 14th) that should stifle a Bucks team relying on new acquisitions and lacking defensive continuity.
- • The Bucks have given up 137 and 115 points in their last two games, a defensive weakness the Magic's Paolo Banchero and Desmond Bane can exploit.
