The Milwaukee Bucks (16-6) will play the Orlando Magic (5-19) on Monday in an Eastern Conference matchup. This season, the two teams have yet to meet.
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Milwaukee has won four of its last five games, including a nine-point victory over the Hornets on Saturday after falling to Los Angeles on Friday. The Bucks won despite the absence of Giannis Antetokounmpo, Khris Middleton and Jrue Holiday.
Khris Middleton (conditioning) is expected to play against Orlando on Monday.
Middleton missed Saturday’s game against the Hornets due to a return to competition reconditioning, but he should be able to play again on Monday.
However, given his lengthy absence to begin the season, it wouldn’t be surprising to see him continue to play on a minutes restriction if he is cleared to play against the Magic.
The Bucks have a relatively early tip-off time on Saturday, the second night of a back-to-back set, and will err on the side of caution with Holiday, Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee), and Khris Middleton (ankle).
Antetokounmpo (knee) is not listed as out for Monday’s game against the Magic.
Antetokounmpo was one of several starters who sat out the Bucks’ game against the Hornets on Saturday, but he’ll be back in action two days later.
The Magic have been a bore to watch this season, having lost eight straight games and nine of their last ten.
Gary Harris (hamstring) will miss Monday’s game against the Bucks.
Harris will miss his third straight game due to a strained right hamstring. The 28-year-old’s next opportunity to play will be against the Clippers on Wednesday.
Jalen Suggs (ankle) will miss Monday’s game against the Milwaukee Bucks.
Suggs is still dealing with soreness in his right ankle and will miss his sixth game in a row. His next opportunity to return to the court will be against the Clippers on Wednesday.
Mo Bamba (back) is questionable to play against the Bucks on Monday.
Bamba has missed four straight games due to back pain, but he could return to the court on Monday. The 24-year-old was ruled out for each of the previous four games, so the fact that he’s questionable to face Milwaukee indicates that he’s getting closer to a return.
