GameNight SpecificsNBA Coverage: Game InfoDate: Monday, February 20Time: 8 p.m.Location: Bradley Center (MILWAUKEE, WI)Radio: FM 96.5 and AM 580 WDBO, AM 1270 WRLZTelevision: Sun Sports
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Recent Results: The Magic have had great success against the Bucks over the last several years and are already 2-0 against their foes from Wisconsin this season.
Feb. 11: Jason Richardson scored 28 of his season-high 31 points in the second half and made nine 3-pointers to lead the Magic to victory.
Feb. 17: Dwight Howard posted 26 points and 20 rebounds and Ryan Anderson tallied 23 points as the Magic overcame a double-digit deficit to defeat the Bucks.
Key Matchup: Jameer Nelson vs. Brandon Jennings
In their last meeting, Nelson helped limit Jennings to 14 points on 4-of-20 shooting. It will be important for Nelson to have similar success against his counterpart on Monday, especially against a team that is seeking revenge from two recent losses.
Instant Analysis: After their loss to the Heat on Sunday, the Magic are hoping to quickly forget about that performance when they fly to Milwaukee and play against a team they have dominated lately. Especially with the All-Star break approaching at week’s end, the Magic hope to continue piling up wins against inferior opponents to continue to build confidence.
Considering nobody really played well in Miami, one should expect the entire team to bounce back and delivery a big effort in Milwaukee.
Other Notables: The Magic have won 11 of the last 13 and 16 of the last 20 meetings overall. The Magic have won 12 straight meetings at home and won six of the last nine at the Bradley Center.
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