Milwaukee Bucks: 3 takeaways from 114-102 win over Orlando Magic
Giannis Antetokounmpo tops off Milwaukee Bucks’ win over Magic
It wasn’t an easy night at times for Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, but he nevertheless showed out throughout the team’s win over the Magic.
Antetokounmpo dealt all Bucks fans an early scare after he suffered a tough collision with Magic forward Mo Wagner. Showing no signs of discomfort from the incident, Antetokounmpo eventually got into his groove as the night went along and in the face of numerous Magic defenders.
It was in the fourth quarter where the two-time MVP acquitted himself best though. 12 of Antetokounmpo’s 27 points on the night came in the final frame as he wreaked havoc on the Magic’ paint defense. The 26-year-old even put down some nice looks when operating in the post or on the left side of the floor.
All in all, Antetokounmpo posted 27 points on 11-for-18 shooting from the field (0-for-3 from three, 5-for-8 from the foul line), 12 boards, five assists, three steals, two turnovers in over 32 minutes of run.
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The Bucks will take on one of their central division rivals, the Indiana Pacers, Thursday evening for a 6 P.M. CST start at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. You can catch the action on Bally Sports Wisconsin for those living locally.