The Magic are guaranteed to avoid the play-in tournament with a win. The Bucks do have reason to care as well as they can lock down the No. 2 seed but no Giannis. Damian Lillard is expected to play but may not be 100% with some adductor issue and could be pulled early.

On the surface it might seem like Orlando is running out of gas as the regular-season tape approaches, losing three straight, and putting its chances to avoid the East play-in round in some real jeopardy. But those last three losses have also been away, and Magic form at Amway Center has been much better this season. All hands are also likely on deck, with Paolo Banchero picking up the pace a bit more lately, and off of a season-best 15 -rebound effort art Philly. Meanwhile no Giannis again for the Bucks, but even with him, their recent road record has hardly impressed, dropping seven of the last nine away. Play Magic

With all due respect to Bobby Portis who is a quality sixth man and has the ability to 15-20 points on any given night versus nearly every opponent, he often falls short in high leverage situations and it has been a theme throughout his career. This is a must win game for both clubs and likely to be a paced down environment.

No Giannis and the Milwaukee Bucks need to win this game. Brook Lopez has been playing good basketball down the stretch and has scored in double figures in six consecutive games and is averaging 16 PPG over that stretch. Look for Brook to continue looking for his shot in what is a must win game for Milwaukee as they look to secure the number 2 seed.

The young Magic team need to go into the playoffs hot and I would be stunned if they are not highly-motivated to win this game comfortably and try to set up a matchup with CLE, and avoid NYK, MIL (when they want to win), etc. No Bucks definite starter played over 24 mins on Fri, and they have very little to play for. After all they have been through injury wise and firing a coach they can't take any chances here. Just lost Giannis and Dame has been gimpy. ORL is stout at home. Could get sideways early