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Magic Soar Past Wolves, Eye Bucks Clash
9 Mar
Summary
- Orlando's strong defense limited Minnesota to season-low points.
- Paolo Banchero posted 25 points and 15 rebounds in the win.
- Milwaukee ended a four-game losing streak against Utah.
The Orlando Magic continued their impressive three-game winning streak by defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves 119-92 on Saturday. Orlando's defense was a key factor, holding Minnesota to their second-fewest points of the season and a mere 35.7% field goal percentage. Desmond Bane led the Magic with 30 points, supported by Paolo Banchero's 25 points and 15 rebounds. This win secured the Magic the coveted sixth seed in the Eastern Conference, improving their playoff positioning.
In other action, the Milwaukee Bucks halted their four-game losing streak with a 113-99 victory over the Utah Jazz. Giannis Antetokounmpo, returning from injury, scored 27 points, nine rebounds, and eight assists in just 27 minutes. The Bucks' coach, Doc Rivers, has been experimenting with lineups, including a size-focused starting five, to find the right combination after a previous significant loss. Several players are listed as day-to-day due to injuries, including Anthony Black, Jase Richardson, and Jonathan Isaac for Orlando, and Kevin Porter Jr. for Milwaukee.
This upcoming Sunday night game between the Magic and the Bucks is significant as it will decide the tiebreaker between the two teams, who split a two-game series in early February without Antetokounmpo playing. Both teams were playing the second night of a back-to-back this past Saturday.
