Bucks
MagicThe Orlando Magic beat the Milwaukee Bucks 107-99 on Friday, November 13, at Kia Center in Orlando, FL.
The Magic led 52-37 at halftime. They did the most damage in the first quarter, winning it 23-15. The biggest lead for the Magic was 20 points; the Bucks led by as many as 1.
Top performers
Franz Wagner led the Magic with 35 points on 13-of-22 shooting, including 3 3-pointers, with 9 rebounds and 12 assists. Desmond Bane added 21 points and 5 rebounds. For the Bucks, Jaime Jaquez Jr. had 22 points on 8-of-15 shooting, including 5 3-pointers, with 6 rebounds. Tyler Herro added 18 points.
Double-doubles: Franz Wagner (35 points, 9 rebounds and 12 assists); Myles Turner (14 points and 11 rebounds). The Bucks bench outscored the Magic reserves 50-22.
- Franz Wagner (ORL): 35 PTS, 9 REB, 12 AST, 13-22 FG, 36 MIN
- Jaime Jaquez Jr. (MIL): 22 PTS, 6 REB, 4 AST, 8-15 FG, 28 MIN
- Desmond Bane (ORL): 21 PTS, 5 REB, 3 AST, 7-13 FG, 35 MIN
- Tyler Herro (MIL): 18 PTS, 1 REB, 2 AST, 5-17 FG, 34 MIN
- Myles Turner (MIL): 14 PTS, 11 REB, 3 AST, 5-9 FG, 31 MIN
- Kyle Kuzma (MIL): 14 PTS, 4 REB, 2 AST, 3-9 FG, 31 MIN
By the numbers
The Magic shot 44.8% from the field (39-of-87) and went 15-of-50 from three-point range; the Bucks shot 39.0% and went 17-of-44 from deep. The Magic outscored their opponents 44-26 in the paint. Fast-break points favored the Magic, 19-4. Assists: Magic 29, Bucks 20.
Context
The Magic improved to 5-7 with their third straight win, while the Bucks fell to 1-12, their ninth loss in a row. It was the teams' first meeting of the season. Our Elo model made the Magic 81% favorites before tip-off.
Up next: the Magic visit the Celtics on Monday, Nov 16; the Bucks host the Hawks on Sunday, Nov 15.
Attendance: 19,140 at Kia Center. Officials: Mitchell Ervin, Jacyn Goble and Phenizee Ransom.