Without Giannis Antetokounmpo or Jrue Holiday, Bud’s backups let the Milwaukee Bucks really dominate this Orlando Magic team from almost start to finish for a 134-123 win. Khris Middleton got his first start since December 15 and delivered with 24 points and 11 assists.
Milwaukee wasted no time penetrating the Magic’s defense, then a crew of backups helped polish off the period beautifully to create a 36-26 lead after the first. Orlando squeezed back into the game to tighten it up, but the Bucks started drawing fouls and pouring in late-period buckets to provide a 70-60 score at half.