Bucks (6-8) @ Magic (6-10) 27/11 6PM

[Bensational]

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For now, I'm just gonna copy and paste this guy's blog post.

The Milwaukee Bucks travel to Orlando to face the Magic.
The Milwaukee Bucks (6-8) lost their previous game against the Toronto Raptors at home with a 105-99 defeat. Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Bucks with a double-double performance scoring 29 points and dishing out 11 assists together with 6 rebounds. Tony Snell chipped in with 16 points and 3 rebounds. Jabari Parker posted 14 points and 4 rebounds. Matthew Dellavedova added 11 points and 8 rebounds. Malcolm Brogdon and Greg Monroe contributed 8 points apiece off the bench. It was a close game for the Bucks but they came short down the stretch in the fourth quarter. Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks will look to be back in the winning track as they head to Orlando and face the Magic and make their season series to 2-0. It is time once again for the Greek Freak to look for mismatches and showcase his skills. Khris Middleton (hamstring) will still be out indefinitely.

The Orlando Magic (6-10) are on a three game losing streak following a loss to the Washington Wizard at home with a 94-91 defeat. Serge Ibaka led the Magic with 19 points, 8 rebounds and 2 blocks. Nikola had a double-double performance with 17 points and 17 rebounds together with 2 assists, 3 steals and 3 blocks. Elfrid Payton posted 15 points, 5 assists and 5 rebounds. Evan Fournier added 11 points, 4 assists and 2 rebounds. The Magic had a slow start in the in the first half but managed to get close in the fourth quarter. The Wizards smothering defense was the difference maker in the game forcing the Magic to commit turnovers and miss shots. The Magic are expected to rally back and win this game at home as they host the Milwaukee Bucks. Jodie Meeks (foot) will still be out indefinitely.

KEYS TO THE GAME
Milwaukee Bucks

Create floor space for shooters.
Good ball rotation.
Orlando Magic

Dictate the pace of the game.
Dominate the paint Serge Ibaka and Nikola Vucevic.
Milwaukee Bucks projected starting lineup
PG – Matthew Dellavedova / SG – Tony Snell / SF – Giannis Antetokounmpo / PF – Jabari Parker / C – Miles Plumlee

The Greek Freak must look for mismatches. These guys need to rotate the ball and look for the open man.

Orlando Magic projected starting lineup
PG – Elfrid Payton / SG – Evan Fournier / SF – Aaron Gordon / PF – Serge Ibaka / C – Nikola Vucevic

The Orlando Magic frontcourt has the advantage against the Bucks. If they can dominate the paint they would own this game.

PREDICTION
I will pick the Orlando Magic to win this game. This game will be decided on who would control the shaded lane. The Magic has a superior frontcourt against the Bucks.

Catch the game at 8 PM ET @ Amway Center, Orlando , FL.

[ivDT]

going to be pretty miffed if we lose this one. we should've beaten them at their place. there should be no excuses playing them at home.

[SOUL]

[Def Swami]

Josh Robbins ‏@JoshuaBRobbins
Asked if he'll employ the same starting lineup tonight, Frank Vogel said, "We'll see. We'll let you know later."

[Def Swami]

Josh Robbins ‏@JoshuaBRobbins
The Magic have listed Jeff Green (sore lower back) and C.J. Watson (illness) as questionable to play tonight.

[Bensational]

This is a game we should be able to win. Hopefully Vuc and Ibaka remain in form and are able to beat them with size and make that mismatch our advantage.

Need to close out on the perimeter. Hopefully Parker doesn't go stupid on us from 3.

Elf might have a big game. He's been aggressive recently.

Vogel might have to put AG on Giannis early on. We'll see what Green does.

Also, I reckon tonight could be one of the few nights Green is in form and he puts up 20 points. Right as everyone is deep in a hate pit, he'll randomly show up.

[OrlandoDream]

Josh Robbins ‏@JoshuaBRobbins
The Magic have listed Jeff Green (sore lower back) and C.J. Watson (illness) as questionable to play tonight.

Sore lower back? Is that another Medical terminology For Awfull at basketball?

[OrlandO]

Josh Robbins ‏@JoshuaBRobbins
The Magic have listed Jeff Green (sore lower back) and C.J. Watson (illness) as questionable to play tonight.

I saw when Green strained his back during the Wiz game... it was in the first quarter when he was gingerly walking up and down the court and standing around aloof trying his hardest not to score, assist, rebound, block or steal for 8 consecutive minutes. Being as unproductive as possible is a difficult task.

[MagicStarwipe]

Josh Robbins ‏@JoshuaBRobbins
The Magic have listed Jeff Green (sore lower back) and C.J. Watson (illness) as questionable to play tonight.

I saw when Green strained his back during the Wiz game... it was in the first quarter when he was gingerly walking up and down the court and standing around aloof trying his hardest not to score, assist, rebound, block or steal for 8 consecutive minutes. Being as unproductive as possible is a difficult task.

Does that mean he strains his back every game?

[IllMagic04]

Hopefully Green is good to go. We need our tank commander. This is a winnable game so we definitely need him today.

[Def Swami]

Josh Robbins ‏@JoshuaBRobbins
The Magic have listed Jeff Green (sore lower back) and C.J. Watson (illness) as questionable to play tonight.

Josh Robbins ‏@JoshuaBRobbins
The Magic said Jeff Green will not play tonight because he has a sore lower back.

Josh Robbins ‏@JoshuaBRobbins
Jeff Green's lower back has bothered him for at least the last few games. He's used a heating pad when he's sat on the bench.

The Orlando Magic IR:
- Jeff Green (back) is out
- Jodie Meeks (foot) is out
- CJ Watson (illness) is questionable

The Milwaukee Bucks IR:
- Khris Middleton (hamstring) is out

[Def Swami]

Green might have a legitimately sore back, or this could be the Magic's way of seeing if they could win a game by simply asking Jeff Green to take the day off.

[yoyojw17]

"guys i feel great..."

"nope you look injured to us....sit the next couple games out....we want you 100"

[Catledge]

I think we should start Watson, Fournier, AG, Ibaka, and Vooch. Our defense would be better, and our offense couldn't possibly get any worse.

[OrlandoDream]

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[MagicFan4Lyfe]

We need this win because the schedule is going to get tough after tonight.

[PrimeThyme]

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Interesting

[Bensational]

Maybe Green is recalibrating his back?

I guess this means more minutes for Hezonja. Hopefully he's in form.

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Interesting

Woah, really?? Interesting.

Biz
Ibaka
AG
Fournier
DJ

Vuc
Rudez
Hezonja
Watson
Payton

Let's see how we go I guess?

[Tayswagzzz]

I've been posting that as our best potential lineup since the Jeff Green BS! Thank you Vogel! I am so excited to see this!!!!!!!!