Magic Knock Off Bucks In Orlando
The Orlando Magic defeated the visiting Milwaukee Bucks, 112-97, at Amway Center on Saturday evening.

The game got out to a competitive start as the Magic led, 29-25, after one quarter. The hosts turned it up a notch in the second and outscored the Bucks, 36-24, to claim a 16-point cushion by halftime. The Bucks regained their focus for the third but both sides tallied 23 points in the quarter, as it remained a 16-point game heading into the final quarter. The visitors had no answers in the fourth, as the Magic kept pace and closed out the home win, ending a two-game slide. This marks the second straight loss for the Bucks.

Paolo Banchero led the Magic with 26 points, 12 rebounds, five assists and a steal, in 38 minutes. Franz Wagner followed up with 24 points, six rebounds, three assists and a steal, while Jalen Suggs totaled 20 points, two rebounds, two assists and a steal. The Magic shot 42.9 percent from the field, including 10-for-26 from long range.

Meanwhile, Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Bucks with 35 points, 10 rebounds, seven assists, four steals and two blocks, in 37 minutes. Cameron Payne followed up with 14 points, two assists and two steals, while Bobby Portis added 13 points, seven rebounds and two steals. The Bucks shot 49.4 percent from the field, including 9-for-29 from deep.

The Bucks (5-4) will look to bounce back as they play host to the Bulls on Monday. The Magic (5-4) take on the Nets in Brooklyn on Tuesday.
Posted on: 11/11/2023 6:02 PM
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