Milwaukee Bucks vs Orlando Magic injury report: Who's playing, injured and questionable players, head-to-head records, team stats, and more (February 9, 2026)

The Milwaukee Bucks travel to the Kia Center on February 9 to face the Orlando Magic in an Eastern Conference matchup with playoff implications for Orlando. Milwaukee enters the game without Giannis Antetokounmpo, while the Magic continue to rely on their regular rotation led by Paolo Banchero.Availability is the main storyline. The Bucks must adjust their offense without their primary scorer, and Orlando will look to take advantage at home. Shot selection, rebounding, and ball control are likely to influence the result.

Milwaukee Bucks vs Orlando Magic Injury report for February 9, 2026

Milwaukee Bucks - Injury status

Milwaukee will be missing two rotation players. • Giannis Antetokounmpo (F) - OUT: Out with a right calf strain and expected to miss several weeks. His absence removes the team’s main interior scorer and playmaker, placing more responsibility on the guards, especially Ryan Rollins. • Taurean Prince (F) - OUT: Recovering from neck surgery. Milwaukee loses a wing defender and perimeter shooter who had been part of the bench rotation. • Alex Antetokounmpo (F) - OUT (Two-way): Assigned to the G League and not on the active roster.No other Bucks players are listed as questionable or doubtful.

Orlando Magic - Injury status

Orlando has one key player to monitor. • Franz Wagner (F) - QUESTIONABLE: Managing a left high ankle sprain and considered a game-time decision.

If he does not play, Orlando is expected to give more ball-handling duties to Jalen Suggs and Cole Anthony. • Colin Castleton (C) - OUT (Two-way): Out with a thumb injury, which affects depth but not the starting lineup since Wendell Carter Jr. remains available.No other core rotation players are ruled out.

Milwaukee Bucks vs Orlando Magic Probable starting lineups (February 9, 2026)

Milwaukee Bucks projected starters

• PG - Ryan Rollins: Averaging over 20 points and five assists while handling primary creation duties. • SG - Gary Trent Jr.: Known for three-point volume. • SF - Kyle Kuzma: Provides scoring and rebounding. • PF - Bobby Portis: Expected to start despite earlier hip issues. • C - Myles Turner: Leads the team in blocks and can space the floor.Key bench players include A.J. Green, Kevin Porter Jr., Cole Anthony, Jericho Sims, and Gary Harris.

Orlando Magic projected starters

• PG - Jalen Suggs: Primary ball-handler and perimeter shooter. • SG - Cole Anthony: Scoring guard who can run pick-and-roll. • SF - Franz Wagner if available; otherwise Tristan da Silva or another wing. • PF - Paolo Banchero: Producing about 22 points and seven rebounds per game. • C - Wendell Carter Jr.: Interior defender and rebounder who can pass from the high post.Mark Sears, Jonathan Isaac (if healthy), and other role players provide depth.

Season series schedule

• February 9, 2026 - Milwaukee at Orlando (7:30 p.m. ET) • February 11, 2026 - Milwaukee at Orlando (7:00 p.m. ET) • March 8, 2026 - Orlando at Milwaukee (8:00 p.m. ET)In earlier meetings, Milwaukee averaged about 122.7 points compared to Orlando’s 113.5.

The Bucks also held advantages in field-goal and three-point percentage, while Orlando performed better at the free-throw line.

Milwaukee Bucks vs Orlando Magic Team stats entering early February

Milwaukee has been the more efficient offensive team, shooting higher percentages from the field and from three while generating more assists. Orlando has the better record, leads its division, rebounds slightly more, and shoots better from the free-throw line.

Milwaukee Bucks vs Orlando Magic Game factors to watch

Milwaukee without Giannis

The Bucks will depend on Rollins for scoring and ball movement.

Turner, Portis, and Kuzma will need to manage the paint against Banchero and Carter Jr.

Orlando at home

The Magic are 16-8 at home this season. Their defensive structure has been more consistent on their home floor, and Wagner’s availability would strengthen both ends.Tempo and shot profileMilwaukee prefers to play faster and relies on three-point shooting, converting 38.5% as a team. Orlando typically operates in the half court, working through Banchero and Carter before passing to perimeter shooters such as Suggs and Anthony.

What could decide the Milwaukee Bucks vs Orlando Magic game

Milwaukee must show it can produce offense without its top player and remain efficient in half-court possessions. Wagner’s status remains important for Orlando’s spacing and defense.Rebounding could favor the Magic, while Milwaukee’s perimeter shooting provides a counter. Orlando’s free-throw accuracy may also matter in close stretches.Also read: Is Giannis Antetokounmpo playing tonight vs the Orlando Magic? Latest update on the Milwaukee Bucks star's injury report (February 9, 2026)The matchup features a short-handed Bucks team against a healthier Orlando group playing at home, with execution likely determining the result.