Published on: Dec 28, 2021 6:54 am IST|Updated on: Dec 28, 2021 6:54 am IST
ORL vs MIL Dream11: With the COVID-19 wave sweeping the globe at an unhinged rate, the NBA has had to adjust its ways of doing things. First, a team can sign a replacement player for two COVID cases, two for three, and so on.. Now, if a player is asymptomatic and is deemed as “Non-Infectious” that player can clear the COVID-19 protocols in six days. Of course, if you return a negative test a day apart from your test then also you get cleared. Anyway, let us jump to the game.
Magic has been hit by COVID-19 and injuries alike, their leading scorer and playmaker Cole Anthony hasn’t played a whole lot this month but even he was playing, the team was losing 70% of its games or so. Well, Magic is rebuilding and many of their key defenders like Isaac, Carter Williams, and Fultz are injured so they have been working with a makeshift roster before the recent COVID-19 surge.
Milwaukee Bucks are the defending champions and their depth this season is looking even more ominous. Even if the Eastern Conference has become more competitive, I think Milwaukee can cruise through if Giannis, Khris, Jrue, Portis, Connaughton, and DiVincenzo are healthy during the Playoffs team. Building team chemistry like Bucks’ right now is not an easy task.
Host: Orlando Magic Visitors: Milwaukee Bucks Match Timing: 29 December, @ 05:30 AM Venue: Amway Center
Magic: Promising but.. The Magic is rebuilding and no that is no surefire guarantee that the team will be a championship-level squad with a current core. Developing young talent can also mean making trades for high-value players so basically it sometimes becomes compiling resources for the exchange of players or to identify a franchise player. Orlando drafted Franz Wagner this season and he has looked solid but perhaps youngster Cole Anthony is the so-called Franchise Player right. I think there is indeed promise with a frontcourt of Wagner, Wendell Carter, and Mo Bamba but how long will these youngsters play together?
Bucks: They have immense depth With Middleton, Giannis, and Holiday, you get three players who can score, rebound, and act as playmakers all at the same time. How scary is that! Surely, that is one of the reasons why the offense is free-flowing and can adjust to different defenses. Bobby Portis gives superb scoring and Connaughton, Matthews, Nwora, and Hill can stretch the floor with shooting. Now, the team also has solid defensive tools and they know when to tighten it up so the defending champions are looking in great touch once again.
Orlando Magic | Milwaukee Bucks Games: 34| 35 Wins: 07| 22 Defeats: 27| 13
Orlando Magic Team News
Magic Expected Starting Five Wing: SF: Franz Wagner F: Admiral Schofield Frontline: PF/C: Wendell Carter Jr Guards: SG: Gary Harris PG: Hassani Gravett
Bench: Aleem Ford, Freddie Gillespie, Tim Frazier, Robin Lopez, R.J. Hampton.
.Milwaukee Bucks News:
Bucks Expected Starting Five Forwards: SF: Khris Middleton PF: Giannis Antetokounmpo Middle: C: DeMarcus Cousins Guards: SG: Grayson Allen PG: Jrue Holiday
BENCH: Bobby Portis, Rodney Hood, Pat Connaughton, Thanasis Antetokounmpo, George Hill, Georgios Kalaitzakis, Sandro Mamukelashvili, Semi Ojeleye, Wesley Matthews, Jordan Nwora, Justin Robinson.
Giannis Antetokounmpo(MIL) Points: 36 Rebounds: 12 Assists: 05 Blocks: 02 There are only a few players who can keep up with the size and athleticism of Giannis who keeps on dazzling with his big-time numbers. The Forward can figure in the 25-36 points, 8-15 rebounds, and 4-7 assists along 1-2 blocks/steal range during most games. Expected Fantasy Points Range: 47-60
Wendell Carter Jr.(ORL) Points: 08 Rebounds: 14 Assists: 02 Carter Jr. will be a key rebounder if Mo Bamba remains out for more time. He has done a great job of clearing the boards indeed and has become a formidable big Forward/Center. Wendell has scrapped 12-14 rebounds per outing in the last two games. Expected Fantasy Points Range: 20-30
Franz Wagner(ORL) Points: 13 Rebounds: 02 Assists: 01 Steals: 02 Franz has had some strong scoring games this month when Cole Anthony has been out but his efficiency can be a little down(not much) at times. Still, the Forward has eclipsed 20 points or more three times in the last five games. Expected Fantasy Points Range: 25-35
Jrue Holiday(MIL) Points: 17 Rebounds: 05 Assists: 03 Steals: 04 Blocks: 01 Jrue led Bucks to multiple victories when Giannis was out and although his points range can take a hit with him back, it will not go down drastically. I expect the guard to score 15-23 points and dish 4-8 assists along 1-4 steals a game regularly. Expected Fantasy Points Range: 37-44
Gary Harris(ORL ) Points: 20 Rebounds: 03 Assists: 01 Harris has taken his scoring up a notch this month as his burden to put up points has been increased significantly. The Guard has registered 20 points or more twice in a row and has scored at least 17 points a game for the last five games. Expected Fantasy Points Range: 23-30
Khris Middleton(MIL) Points: 17 Rebounds: 03 Assists: 07 Steals: 01 Blocks: 01 I think if Middleton was playing as an ace of some non-championship team he could have easily averaged over 25 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists. But even with Antetokounmpo and Holiday, he can figure in the 17-25 points, 5-8 rebounds, and 3-7 assists a game. Expected Fantasy Points Range: 31-39
PG: J Holiday, R Hampton SG: G Harris SF: K Middleton(PP), F Wagner PF: G Antetokounmpo(SP), W Carter C: D Cousins (Lineup will be revisited again if there is a change, so keep checking) If you like our Dream11 Prediction Tips, please share this article with your friends, who are also interested in playing Dream11 Fantasy Leagues. Don’t forget to follow us on Twitter, Telegram, and YouTube for the best Dream11 Fantasy Tips.
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