Orlando Magic vs Milwaukee Bucks
PREVIEW: The Milwaukee Bucks arrive in Orlando with elite offensive efficiency, ranking first in three-point shooting, while their defense allows opponents limited quality looks from beyond the arc at sixth-best in the league. The Magic, meanwhile, excel at restricting three-point attempts on the defensive end but struggle significantly with their own perimeter shooting, ranking 26th in efficiency from deep. Milwaukee's attacking prowess at the rim ranks sixth in the NBA, though they attempt drives to the basket far less frequently than most teams at 24th overall. Orlando counters with a high-frequency rim attack game but struggles with conversion efficiency in those situations.
The Bucks will lean heavily on their star duo of Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard, with Antetokounmpo averaging a stunning 31.3 points per game and Lillard contributing 24.8 points nightly. Milwaukee enters this matchup as a dominant road team, while Orlando has established itself as a formidable home squad with recent success in their own building. The Magic pride themselves on converting defensive intensity into offensive opportunities, ranking third in forcing opponent turnovers and fourth in scoring off those miscues. The Bucks' top-10 ranking in forced turnovers away from home will test Orlando's backcourt, as turnovers often provide the extra possessions that determine close contests.