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GAME DAY PREVIEW AND INJURY REPORT: The Milwaukee Bucks try to build another win streak versus the Orlando Magic

The Milwaukee Bucks look to sweep their regular-season series with the Orlando Magic.
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GAME DAY PREVIEW AND INJURY REPORT: The Milwaukee Bucks try to build another win streak versus the Orlando Magic
GAME DAY PREVIEW AND INJURY REPORT: The Milwaukee Bucks try to build another win streak versus the Orlando Magic

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The Milwaukee Bucks look to build another winning streak when they battle the Orlando Magic on Tuesday night at the Amway Center in Florida.

Game preview

The Bucks are gunning for a second straight win after their 16-game winning streak was halted by the Philadelphia Sixers on Saturday night, 133-130. After losing to the Sixers, the Bucks returned to their winning ways after they defeated the Washington Wizards on Sunday night, 117-111.

Milwaukee is also looking for a win that will widen its lead over the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference team standings. The Bucks sport an NBA-best 46-18 record and enjoy a two-game lead over the Boston Celtics, who fell to 45-21 after losing to the Cleveland Cavaliers 118-114 on Monday night.

Milwaukee and Orlando are facing for the third and final time this regular season, with the Bucks looking to score a sweep. The Bucks defeated the Magic in their first meeting, 109-102, and triumphed again in their second encounter, 139-117.

The Magic are coming off a 122-119 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers. They are currently in the 13th spot in the East with 27 wins and 38 losses.

Milwaukee has been faring well against Eastern Conference opponents, going 27-14. In contrast, Orlando has only won 14 and lost 27 times when facing opponents from the East.

Injury report

Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) is listed as probable, while Jrue Holiday (questionable) is questionable.

Out for the Bucks is new acquisition Goran Dragic (knee) and Wesley Matthews (calf).

Admiral Schofield (concussion) and Jonathan Isaac (hamstring) are for the Magic, while Garry Harris (hip) and Wendell Carter Jr. (hip) are questionable.

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Matthew Dugandzic
MATTHEW DUGANDZIC

Matthew finished his bachelor's degree in Economics (Management) at the University of Split and got his master's degree in the same field at the University of Zadar. Whether it is playing the game as an undersized 6'3'' power forward or simply watching it, Matthew can't get enough of it. After all, he has been an avid NBA fan since the 2000s. But don't get him wrong, as Matthew still loves the old-school NBA and is a true student of the game. From on-court moments to off-court stuff, whether it's about the stars of modern-day basketball or legends of the game, Matthew covers every category of the NBA world and basketball in general, as long as it makes for an engaging and exciting story.