The Orlando Magic hoped to enter the NBA Cup knockout rounds with a healthy roster. But with the injury to Franz Wagner, their quarterfinal game against the Milwaukee Bucks comes at a time where the team is at a crossroads trying to rediscover how they will play.

The Milwaukee Bucks are at a crossroads too. After a 2-8 start, the Bucks have come on strong and are one of the hottest teams in the league. Led by superstars in Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard they have a chip on their shoulder to reach Las Vegas and win the NBA Cup.

Host Philip Rosman-Reich and guest Camille Davis discuss how this matchup shakes out, where the Magic and Bucks are and what could be in their teams' futures.

0:00 Intro

2:06 NBA Cup Quarterfinal Preview

4:10 Bucks' Early Season Struggles

7:05 Impact of Khris Middleton's Return

10:37 Bucks' Championship Aspirations

14:15 Magic's Transition Without Key Players

17:59 Jalen Suggs' Role for the Magic

22:33 Magic's Shooting Challenges

27:24 NBA Cup's Significance for Both Teams

32:47 Key Matchups in the Magic vs. Bucks Game

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