The Magic tentatively are circling Dec. 19 for Grant Hill's return. Orlando plays host to the Toronto Raptors at TD Waterhouse Centre that night. Hill, according to Smith, will begin practicing with the team Tuesday or Thursday." The Magic have games Monday and Wednesday.

Hill has been out of the lineup since undergoing hernia surgery Oct. 31. He's been stepping up individual pregame workouts. Asked if he could give the club 10 minutes against the Bucks, he laughed, "Thirty-three . . . .you know me, all or nothing."