Magic vs. Bucks Series Preview: Should Orlando Fear the Deer?

Photo by Don Juan Moore/Getty ImagesCan the Magic beat the Bucks?

The word ‘can’ in that question ensures that the debate is a multi-faceted one. As a modal auxiliary verb with a variety of grammatical applications — one of which is to indicate the mere possibility of a specific outcome — Orlando fans should draw at least a modicum of strength from the fact that, as Kevin Garnett famously taught us, anything is possible.

Again: can the Magic beat the Bucks?

Indisputably, inarguably, undoubtedly; yes, they can.

Great! But will the Magic beat the Bucks?

Well, now we have a question with a far less favorable answer for the denizens of Central Florida.

Orlando comes into this match up as an all-time…