Milwaukee Bucks: Player Grades From 112-96 Loss To Orlando Magic
By Adam McGee
Opposition
ORLANDO MAGIC. B+. Started pretty stagnant and finished up showboating like a team on course for a much greater win total than they actually are. Let’s be clear, this Magic team is not good by anyone’s measure. They’ve a roster packed with ill-fitting talent, a coach still trying to figure out what he’s supposed to do with those players, and a front office who will probably look to make another puzzling change at the next available opportunity. <p>None of that matters when they’re matched up with a team who are offering little defensive resistance and minimal offensive threat, though. The Bucks made it easy for the Magic, and to Orlando’s full credit they took advantage with a win that may help to build their own confidence.</p><div class=. Southeast. 18-27
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B+
Started pretty stagnant and finished up showboating like a team on course for a much greater win total than they actually are. Let’s be clear, this Magic team is not good by anyone’s measure. They’ve a roster packed with ill-fitting talent, a coach still trying to figure out what he’s supposed to do with those players, and a front office who will probably look to make another puzzling change at the next available opportunity.
None of that matters when they’re matched up with a team who are offering little defensive resistance and minimal offensive threat, though. The Bucks made it easy for the Magic, and to Orlando’s full credit they took advantage with a win that may help to build their own confidence.
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With this loss, the Bucks fell two games below .500, at 20-22 for the season. They desperately need a bounce back win on Saturday as they stay in Florida to face the Miami Heat.