Bucks Rally To 16th Straight Win
The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the visiting Orlando Magic, 139-117, at Fiserv Forum on Wednesday evening.

The game got out to a tight start and the Bucks held on to a two-point lead after one quarter. They picked up the pace in the second and outscored the visitors, 45-37, to take a 10-point lead into the break. The Magic had no response in the third, as the hosts stayed in front and carried a 12-point cushion into the final frame. The Bucks did not let up in the fourth and rallied to the 22-point blowout for their 16th straight win.

Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Bucks with 31 points, seven rebounds, six assists and a block, in 28 minutes. Jrue Holiday followed up with 23 points, four rebounds and nine assists, while Brook Lopez tallied 18 points, three rebounds, two assists and a steal. The Bucks shot 52.1 percent from the field, including 26-of-56 from long range.

Meanwhile, Cole Anthony led the Magic with 28 points, seven rebounds and four assists, in 33 minutes off the bench. Markelle Fultz followed up with 21 points, seven rebounds and five assists, while Wendell Carter tallied 19 points, 10 rebounds and a block. The Magic shot 45.7 percent from the field, including 9-of-33 from deep.

The Magic (26-37) will look to bounce back as they take on the Hornets in Charlotte on Friday. The Bucks (45-17) play host to the 76ers on Saturday.
Posted on: 3/1/2023 8:10 PM
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