MILWAUKEE — Damian Lillard scored 30 factors and Giannis Antetokounmpo had 26 factors and 11 rebounds because the Milwaukee Bucks loved a quick begin for the second straight night time and beat the Orlando Magic 122-93 on Wednesday.
The Bucks (22-17) overtook Orlando (23-19) to seize fourth place within the Jap Convention. The Bucks are 3-0 in opposition to the Magic, with the season finale scheduled for March 8 in Milwaukee.
Milwaukee led 34-16 on the finish of the primary quarter and earned its most lopsided victory of the season. The Bucks have been enjoying one night time after taking a 47-26 benefit within the first half of a 130-115 victory over Sacramento that ended the Kings’ seven-game successful streak.
Paolo Banchero scored 22 factors for Orlando.
Bucks guard Andre Jackson Jr. didn’t play within the second half after injuring his hip.
Magic: 5 nights after dropping 109-106 to the Bucks in a sport that went all the way down to the wire, the Magic by no means had an opportunity on this one as a result of their taking pictures woes. Orlando shot 34.7 p.c from the sector, the bottom share the Bucks have allowed in any sport this season.
Bucks: One night time after posting their highest level complete of the season, the Bucks shot a season-high 62.5% whereas persevering with to stare brazenly within the paint.
Milwaukee scored 19 straight factors within the first quarter to open a 27-9 lead. Lillard scored 9 factors throughout that spurt, together with a 3-pointer from over 30 ft.
Orlando went 12 of 46 whereas Milwaukee was 7 of 12 from 3-point vary. In accordance with Sportradar, the Bucks had the fewest 3-point makes an attempt by a crew in any NBA sport this season.
The 2 groups play once more on Friday, with the Magic visiting the Boston Celtics and the Bucks internet hosting the Toronto Raptors.
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