NFL Show
The (16-6) Milwaukee Bucks will visit the (5-19) Orlando Magic Monday for a battle between Eastern Conference foes. On Saturday, the Bucks defeated Charlotte 105-96, and the Magic were defeated 121-108 by Toronto. The two teams have not met yet this season. The Bucks are eight-point spread favorites, and the game total is 226.5 points. Tip-off from Amway Center is at 7:00 p.m. ET.
Milwaukee has won four of its past five, bouncing back from its loss to Los Angeles on Friday with a nine-point victory over the Hornets on Saturday. The Bucks won without Giannis Antetokounmpo, Khris Middleton, and Jrue Holiday, as Bobby Portis scored 20 points, Jordan Nwora added 17 points, and Brook Lopez and Jevon Carter each scored 14. It was a true team effort, as Milwaukee recorded assists on 24 of its 39 made buckets.
“Everybody gives themselves up for the betterment of the team,” Portis said. “Everybody sacrifices and works extremely hard on this team. There are no egos.”
Highlights from last night's WIN vs. Hornets!!
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— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) December 4, 2022
This season, Milwaukee is averaging 112.7 points on 46.0 percent shooting, including 35.2 percent from deep. The defense is surrendering 108.0 points on 44.8 percent shooting from the floor and 35.3 percent from distance. Its' defensive rating, adjusted for opponent, is ranked 4th in the NBA, and its offensive rating is ranked 18th, per Dunks and Threes. The Bucks' offensive rating should improve, though, with the recent return of three-time All-Star forward Middleton and the eventual return of guard Joe Ingles.
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