It’s dire straights for the 76ers who are 4-14 on the season, 2nd last in the East and battling a raft of injuries to star players.
They face an Orlando outfit who are 15-7 on the season, 12-1 across the last 13 games and 13-2 against teams with a losing record.
The Magic have already bettered the Sixers this season, running out 12-point victors a couple of weeks back in Orlando.
This is shaping up as a season from hell for Philly and I have them losing convincingly at home here.
Following a shocking start to thew season, the Bucks have flipped the narrative, winning six straight games to climb into the top five int he East.
The same can be said for the Hawks, who are on a four game winning streak of their own, sitting one spot back from the Bucks in 6th.
This series could play a big part in the configuration of the East Conference playoffs positions come the pointy end of the season.
I’m backing Giannis and Dame to get up for this one and lift the Bucks to a comfortable home victory.