The Milwaukee Bucks will be taking on the Orlando Magic tonight. Led by Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Bucks are doing extremely well this season and have taken the first position from the Boston Celtics with a record of 46 wins and 18 losses. That technically makes them the best team in the NBA at the moment.
On the contrary, their opponents the Orlando Magic have a record of 27 wins and 38 losses, giving them the 13th seed in the East. As both these teams get ready to play, NBA fans should certainly want to know about the availability status of the players on both sides. After all, that will help in knowing about the expected rosters and predictions for this game.
Giannis Antetokounmpo is out for the Milwaukee Bucks vs Orlando Magic game tonight
Unfortunately for Bucks fans, the Greek Freak does not look completely healthy for this game against the Magic. While he has undoubtedly been playing at a high level this season, it has taken a toll on his body. It has been revealed that Giannis will miss the game against the Magic tonight, with an illness.
Be that as it may, Giannis is still expected to play, and it is also still possible he chooses to rest since his team is in a very good situation. If he does not play, it will fall upon the rest of his squad to step up and get this win over the Orlando Magic. That said, here are the injury reports and expected rosters for the Bucks and the Magic.
Milwaukee Bucks injury report
- Giannis Antetokounmpo (out)
- Jrue Holiday (questionable)
- Wesley Matthews (out)
- Goran Dragic (out)
Milwaukee Bucks expected roster
- Khris Middleton
- Jrue Holiday
- Bobby Portis
- Grayson Allen
- Brook Lopez
Orlando Magic injury report
- Jonathan Issac (out)
- Admiral Schofield (out)
- Gary Harris (questionable)
- Wedell Carter Jr (questionable)
Orlando Magic expected roster
- Jalen Suggs
- Franz Wagner
- Cole Anthony
- Paolo Banchero
- Moritz Wagner
As we can tell, most of the key players for both sides look healthy heading into this game. Be that as it may, let us find out if that will affect the Bucks’ chances with the expert predictions.
The Bucks are still favored over the Magic tonight
Not having the Greek Freak at full strength will certainly hamper the Bucks’ chances. Especially if Jrue Holiday is also compromised. Nonetheless, we are siding with Milwaukee for this game simply because they are more experienced, and have a better record heading into tonight.
Whether Giannis plays or not, this game will prove to be a challenge for a young Orlando Magic team led by Paolo Banchero. It is certainly possible for them to orchestrate a comeback and potentially win this game. However, we are still siding with the Bucks.
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