Orlando Magic vs Milwaukee Bucks Predicted Starting Lineups and Depth Charts for Mar. 8

Orlando Magic vs Milwaukee Bucks Predicted Starting Lineups and Depth Charts for Mar. 8 | NBA 2024-25 Season

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The Milwaukee Bucks will meet the Orlando Magic tonight in what will be their fourth meeting of the 2024-25 season. The Bucks have been in excellent form lately, having won four games in a row. They are also 8-2 over their last 10 outings. At the time of writing, Milwaukee stands fourth in the Eastern Conference with a record of 36-25.

On the other hand, the Magic are having a rough spell and have lost five games in a row. They are 3-7 over their last 10 and sit ninth in the Eastern Conference with a record of 29-35. Milwaukee first defeated Orlando on December 10, 2024, in a five-point game. Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard came up huge that night and combined for 65 points.

Their second meeting on January 10, 2025, also ended in a narrow victory for the Bucks (109-106). Milwaukee was once again led by the Greek Freak, who recorded 41 points, 14 rebounds and 4 assists in the winning effort. Paolo Banchero put up a massive effort for Orlando, recording 34 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists.

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Lastly, Milwaukee dominated Orlando during their latest meeting on January 15, 2025. Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard combined for 56 points in this game, en route to a 29-point win for the Milwaukee Bucks.

Orlando Magic vs Milwaukee Bucks Injury Reports for Mar. 5

Orlando Magic injury report

The Orlando Magic will need to make some important adjustments tonight as a couple of key players are out with injuries. Jalen Suggs (left knee) and Moritz Wagner (torn ACL) are both set to miss this game. Mac McClung and Ethan Thompson, who are on two-way contracts, are also out.

Milwaukee Bucks injury report

The Bucks also have a few adjustments to make but have most of their key players available for tonight. Pat Connaughton (left calf), Pete Nance (left ankle), and Bobby Portis (league suspension) are all out for tonight’s game. Moreover, Gary Trent Jr. (right knee) is listed as doubtful at the time of writing.

Orlando Magic vs Milwaukee Bucks Starting Lineups and Depth Charts for Mar. 5

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Orlando Magic starting lineup and depth charts

The Magic are expected to start Cole Anthony, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Franz Wagner, Paolo Banchero and Wendell Carter Jr.

Point Guard	Shooting Guard	Small Forward	Power Forward	Center
Cole Anthony	Kentavious Caldwell-Pope	Franz Wagner	Paolo Banchero	Wendell Carter Jr.
Anthony Black	Jett Howard	Tristan Da Silva	Jonathan Isaac	Goga Bitadze
Cory Joseph	Gary Harris	Caleb Houstan

Milwaukee Bucks starting lineup and depth charts

The Bucks are expected to start Damian Lillard, Taurean Prince, Kyle Kuzma, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Brook Lopez.

Point Guard	Shooting Guard	Small Forward	Power Forward	Center
Damian Lillard	Taurean Prince	Kyle Kuzma	Giannis Antetokounmpo	Brook Lopez
Kevin Porter Jr.	AJ Green	Andre Jackson Jr.	Tyler Smith	Jericho Sims
Ryan Rollins	Kevin Porter Jr.

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