The Milwaukee Bucks return to NBA Cup action on Friday when they take on the Orlando Magic. The game begins at 7 PM ET and will air on WCGV, Bucks+, WRDQ, and DAZN-ORL.

The Bucks have lost eight straight games, falling to the Los Angeles Lakers, 123-112, in their last contest. They are 1-11 on the season, dead last in the Eastern Conference. They are trading home and road games over the course of an eight-game stretch. This is their second game on the road during the stretch.

The Magic have won two straight, defeating the Utah Jazz, 123-108, in their last contest. They are 4-7 on the season, 9th in the East. They now return home after a four-game road trip.

This is the first of four meetings between the two teams.

The Bucks have a clean injury report. They have been one of the healthiest teams in the league this season.

Tyler Herro, Kyle Kuzma, Brayden Burries, Kel’el Ware, and Nate Ament started against the Lakers. Myles Turner will likely return to the starting lineup after missing the Lakers game.

Jaime Jaquez Jr. was moved to the bench in favor of Ament against the Lakers. He, Ryan Rollins, and Ousmane Dieng see the most minutes off the bench. Jericho Sims, AJ Green, Gary Trent Jr, and Kasparas Jakucionis could also see playing time.

The Bucks have the 27th ranked offense and the 29th ranked defense.

Paolo Banchero is OUT with a right high ankle sprain. He suffered the injury in the second game of the season. On October 24, it was reported that he would miss four to six weeks.

Jamal Cain is QUESTIONABLE with a left shoulder contusion. He missed the last game against the Jazz. He is averaging seven points, 3.1 rebounds, and 0.4 assists in ten games this season.

Tristan da Silva is QUESTIONABLE with a left calf strain. He’s missed the last two games. He’s averaging 15.1 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 1.7 assists in nine games this year.

Jalen Suggs is QUESTIONABLE with a right knee contusion and bone bruise. He suffered the injury in game three of the season.

Jonathan Isaac is OUT with left knee injury management. He has yet to play this season.

Noah Penda is OUT with a right partially torn hamstring. He’s also yet to make his season debut.

Izaiyah Nelson is OUT with left ankle injury recovery. He has yet to make his NBA debut.

The Magic started Franz Wagner, Anthony Black, Desmond Bane, Wendell Carter Jr., and Alex Morales against the Jazz.

Jevon Carter, Gogo Bitadze,and Jase Richardson all played more than 19 minutes off the bench.

The Magic are 26th in offense and 20th in defense.