The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Orlando Magic, 134-123, at Amway Center on Tuesday.

The Bucks (47-18) have been the best team in the league over the last few weeks, and they keep fighting for the best record in the Eastern Conference. Despite playing on the road, they used a strong start to get past the Magic (27-39). Milwaukee looked excellent in the first quarter and established a double-digit lead following a 36-26 score. The Bucks maintained the lead in the second and third quarters, but the Magic kept the game close after scores of 34-34 and 32-32, respectively. Milwaukee closed the game out after winning the final 12-minute period by a 32-31 score. The Bucks moved to 20-12 on the road with the win. Meanwhile, the Magic fell to 15-18 when playing at home.

Brook Lopez led the way for the Bucks with 26 points, six rebounds and three blocks. Khris Middleton and Jevon Carter posted matching 24-point tallies, with Middleton adding 11 assists and Carter chipping in with five dimes. Bobby Portis recorded a 16-point, 11-rebound double-double. Jae Crowder filled the stat sheet off the bench with 15 points, five rebounds, two assists and two steals. Milwaukee shot 59 percent from the field and 35.7 percent from deep.

Franz Wagner led the way for Orlando with 21 points, six assists and three rebounds. Paolo Banchero recorded 20 points, four boards and three dimes. Moritz Wagner filled the stat sheet thanks to 18 points, eight rebounds, three assists and two steals. Markelle Fultz delivered 16 points and four dimes. Cole Anthony impressed with a 23-point effort off the bench. Orlando shot 50 percent from the field and 30 percent from deep.