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Struggling Bucks return home to host Magic

Dec 12, 2007 - 4:53 PM Orlando (16-6) at Milwaukee (8-12) 8:00 pm EST

MILWAUKEE (Ticker) -- The Milwaukee Bucks return home from a season-high five-game road trip with a four-game losing streak.

The slumping Bucks hope to change their fortunes on their home floor when they take on the Orlando Magic on Wednesday.

Milwaukee has lost eight of its last nine - including a 96-93 setback to Sacramento on Monday - but is 6-2 at the Bradley Center this season.

The offense has been struggling for the Bucks, who have topped the 100-point mark only once in their last 10 games. Michael Redd has been one of the lone bright spots, scoring 24.0 points per game.

After losing its last two games at home, Orlando takes its league-best 11-2 record on the road in hopes of stopping its longest losing streak of the season. The Magic dropped a 98-87 decision to Atlanta on Monday.

Dwight Howard posted his 18th double-double of the season with 14 points and 18 rebounds, but shot just 6-of-14 from the foul line in the loss.

The Magic have won five of the last six meetings, including a 102-83 victory in the season opener on October 31.