This is a complete opposite motivation angle here...Rockets are setup for the dream crusher game. They were just eliminated from the playoff chase and havent been playing great the way it was. Orlando could lock into a 2,4 or 5 seed..but they will need to win this game. They could easily lose the last 3 games after this..They have to play, Bucks, 76ers Bucks...They could drop all the way down to a 6 seed if they get swept out or maybe into the play-in..So this one is crucial for them...They know if they need 1 game out of the last 4...this is the one they will want most right now...Wagner might miss with an ankle issue..but i see the magic getting the troops all in order and ready to go here. 

04/08/2024 9:59 PM