Orlando Magic vs. Milwaukee Bucks: NBA Cup Quarterfinals at a crossroads

The Orlando Magic hoped to enter the NBA Cup knockout rounds with a healthy roster. But with the injury to Franz Wagner, their quarterfinal game against the Milwaukee Bucks comes at a time where the team is at a crossroads trying to rediscover how they will play.

The Milwaukee Bucks are at a crossroads too. After a 2-8 start, the Bucks have come on strong and are one of the hottest teams in the league. Led by superstars in Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard they have a chip on their shoulder to reach Las Vegas and win the NBA Cup.

Host Philip Rosman-Reich and guest Camille Davis discuss how this matchup shakes out, where the Magic and Bucks are and what could be in their teams’ futures.

0:00 Intro
2:06 NBA Cup Quarterfinal Preview
4:10 Bucks’ Early Season Struggles
7:05 Impact of Khris Middleton’s Return
10:37 Bucks’ Championship Aspirations
14:15 Magic’s Transition Without Key Players
17:59 Jalen Suggs’ Role for the Magic
22:33 Magic’s Shooting Challenges
27:24 NBA Cup’s Significance for Both Teams
32:47 Key Matchups in the Magic vs. Bucks Game

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3 comments

  1. I will never be a believer in the taking more threes approach, which give up long rebounds and force defensive breakdowns.

    It's high risk, and there is only 1 extra point. It also allows the opposing team to get extra rest on defense.

    where as if you start with an inside-out approach you're causing more scrambles on the opposing team's fatigue.

    High volume shooting is and should only be used for team that have the ability to shoot at those clips.

    the magics bread and butter is always their defense and pts in the paint.

    Getting up more 3 pointers should never stop you from giving up a wide open uncontested or whats worse, barely contest restricted shot just for a 30-35% chance at an extra point.

    If you miss the shot the opposing team can start a 3-2 or 4-2 fast break on the opposite side.

    I have watched this exact scenario happen to our Magic way to many times in this first quarter of the season.

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