Magic Play Host to Bludgeoning Bucks
The Milwaukee Bucks travel to Florida to play the Orlando Magic at Amway Center on Friday.

The Bucks (32-12) come into this matchup winning 14 of their last 17 games, as they're truly one of the best teams in the NBA. What's really scary is how good this team is on both ends of the floor, as they're the only club in the league who ranks top-five in both offensive and defensive efficiency. That's a recipe for success, especially considering the fact that they're the best rebounding team in the league as well. The star of the show is Giannis Antetokounmpo, as he's leading the Bucks with 26.4 points, 12.5 rebounds, 6.0 assists, 1.4 steals and 1.5 blocks per game. Those are MVP caliber numbers, as he's become one of the most dynamic players in the league. It's more than just him though, as he joins one of the best starting lineups in the league with players like Eric Bledsoe, Khris Middleton, Malcolm Brogdon and Brook Lopez forming a dangerous core.

The Magic (19-26) come into this matchup playing competitively across their last four games, as they're hopeful that's the start of a big run. They need one too, as they are steadily falling out of playoff contention. The competition in that stretch needs to be taken into consideration, as they came against quality opponents like the Boston Celtics, Houston Rockets and Brooklyn Nets. That shows the sort of upside this team presents, as they're one of the most frustrating teams in the league The most recent loss on Friday shows why they're so frustrating, as they blew a 21-point lead against the Nets. Where they need to find more consistency is on the offensive end, with Orlando ranking 27th in scoring. There's too much talent on this team to be sitting that low and one has to wonder why they struggle so mightily on that end of the floor.

Milwaukee dominated Orlando on the road in their first meeting this season, 113-91, on October 27. That marked the Bucks eighth win in their last 11 games against the Magic.
Posted on: 1/18/2019 7:09 PM
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