Big play from the Milwaukee Bucks young core guided the team to victory in a closely contested clash with the Orlando Magic.
The Scott Skiles led Orlando Magic were the visitors to Milwaukee for the first of two meetings between the two teams before the season concludes.
In spite of both teams being eliminated from the playoff picture, these games hold their own significance too.
First of all, there’s the multiple reunions with former Bucks. Skiles was joined by Brandon Jennings and an injured Ersan Ilyasova who didn’t play, as the contingent of familiar faces making their Milwaukee returns. More importantly for the future of both franchises, both teams are jostling for pick position, meaning the results of these games will have a meaningful impact on where both teams select on draft night.
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It’s always a contentious issue at this time of year, but rightly or wrongly, there was little doubting the hunger of both teams to win on this occasion.
After a fast start from Greg Monroe caught the eye, the Bucks saw big performances from multiple players in one of their more well-rounded showings of the season.
Big scoring from Jabari Parker, a triple-double from Giannis Antetokounmpo, a full stat sheet from Khris Middleton and a career-high for Tyler Ennis, all spelled out good things for the Bucks..
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