NBA Matchup: Milwaukee Bucks vs Orlando Magic
Date: 22nd November 2021
Time: 06:00 PM ET
The Giannis Antetokounmpo led Milwaukee Bucks once again host the 15th seed Orlando Magic at the Fiserv Arena. This is the second time the Bucks and Magic face each other in the 2021-22 NBA regular season.
Milwaukee Bucks season so far
The Milwaukee Bucks convincingly defeated the Magic in their previous meeting, with a monstrous double-double by Giannis Antetokoumpo. The Greek Freak dropped 30 points, 20 rebounds and 5 assists in just 32 minutes. So the Bucks will want to repeat their performance on Saturday and continue their three-game winning streak.
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3️⃣2️⃣ points
2️⃣0️⃣ rebounds
5️⃣ assists
2️⃣ steals
3️⃣ blocksAll that in only 3️⃣0️⃣ mins!
Giannis becomes the first player with 30 points, 20 rebounds and 5 assists in less than 35 minutes since Willie Naulls in 1959.
— Sky Sports NBA (@SkySportsNBA) November 21, 2021
Giannis, after a gruelling postseason, has returned with the same fire and ferocity to continue his domination in the league. In the game against the Magic, Giannis added another feather to his hat as he became the second-ever player to put up a stat line of 30 points and 20 rebounds in 30 minutes since 1959. Before the Greek Freak, the record was held by 3x NBA champion and Celtic legend Willie Naulls.
4th double-double of the season for Bobby!!
24 PTS | 15 REB | 73% FG | 6-7 3PM pic.twitter.com/xUJEzvGFCa
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) November 21, 2021
Orlando Magic season so far
The downward slump of the Orlando Magic continues as they rack up another defeat and stay at the bottom of the Eastern Conference. Against the Bucks, Orlando was behind the eight ball right from the get-go as they were down by 12 after the first quarter. They made a little run in the second half, but Cream City took control and rallied towards victory.
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— Orlando Magic (@OrlandoMagic) November 21, 2021
With the defeat, the Magic suffered another blow as sophomore sensation Cole Anthony couldn’t suit up for the game because of a sprained right ankle. Cole Anthony, in his short career, has developed a knack for being injured. Starting from his college days, he missed six weeks for knee surgery. Last season, he missed 25 games due to a rib injury.
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— Orlando Magic (@OrlandoMagic) November 21, 2021
Milwaukee Bucks vs Orlando Magic match prediction
The Milwaukee Bucks are the clear favourites to win this game. Giannis will continue to push for his third MVP and take the Bucks to the top of the Eastern Conference. Whereas for the Magic, this game will be an uphill battle and will give another young guard, RJ Hampton, the opportunity to play and speed up their rebuilding. But like their last game, Cream City will have to be aggressive from the opening tip to deny Orlando any opportunity to assert control.
Injury Report
Milwaukee Bucks:
Semi Ojeleye – Calf – Game Time Decision
Brook Lopez – Back – Expected to be out until at least Nov 24
Donte DiVincenzo – Ankle -Expected to be out until at least Nov 26
Orlando Magic:
E’Twaun Moore – Knee – Game Time Decision
Cole Anthony – Ankle – Game Time Decision
Michael Carter-Williams – Ankle – Game Time Decision
Markelle Fultz – Knee – Expected to be out until at least Dec 30
Jonathan Isaac – Knee – Expected to be out until at least Dec 3
How to watch Milwaukee Bucks vs Orlando Magic?
The match between the Milwaukee Bucks and Orlando Magic will be televised locally by Bally Sports Florida and Bally Sports Wisconsin will cover the game as it happens. International fans can catch live action online with an NBA League Pass subscription.