Milwaukee Bucks Triumph Over Orlando Magic
In a thrilling matchup on Wednesday night, the Milwaukee Bucks claimed a 116-108 victory against the Orlando Magic in Orlando. Cam Thomas, in just his second appearance for the team after joining as a free agent earlier in the week, was a standout performer, contributing a remarkable 34 points.
Kevin Porter Jr. also shone, achieving a triple-double with 18 points, 10 rebounds, and 11 assists, marking his fifth career triple-double.
Rebounding Dominance
The Bucks dominated on the boards throughout the game, showcasing their strength with a 47-30 rebounding advantage. Jericho Sims and Ousmane Dieng each added 17 points for Milwaukee, with Sims also pulling down 11 rebounds.
Orlando’s Efforts
For Orlando, Desmond Bane led the scoring effort with 31 points, aided by Paolo Banchero’s 17 points. Jalen Suggs had a notable performance as well, contributing 16 points, along with 10 assists and four steals. Bane had an explosive start, sinking his first five shots, all from beyond the arc, and amassing 20 points by the second quarter.
Crucial Moments
As the game progressed, Thomas responded fiercely in the third quarter, scoring 15 points and hitting a critical three-pointer that put the Bucks up 88-80. In a tense finish, Bane managed to score eight consecutive points for the Magic, including a three-pointer that evened the score at 104 with just 3:02 to go.
However, the Bucks regained the lead thanks to a layup from Kyle Kuzma, and in the closing moments, Thomas and Myles Turner hit crucial three-pointers to seal the win for Milwaukee.
Looking Ahead
Next up, the Bucks will head to Oklahoma City, while the Magic will travel to Sacramento.
