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Wagner's Magic Overwhelms Bucks
14 Nov
Summary
- Franz Wagner scored 35 points, 9 rebounds, 12 assists.
- Milwaukee Bucks' coach cited poor defense and execution.
- Orlando Magic won without star Paolo Banchero.
The Orlando Magic secured a decisive 107-99 victory against the Milwaukee Bucks, largely due to an exceptional performance by Franz Wagner. Wagner led all scorers with 35 points, complemented by 9 rebounds and 12 assists, significantly contributing to the Magic's offense. This win occurred yesterday, as reported, in an NBA Cup game.
Despite the absence of key player Paolo Banchero due to an ankle injury, the Magic found success, with Wagner being the primary driver. He accounted for 25 of the team's 41 field goals, showcasing his dominance. Bucks' head coach Taylor Jenkins expressed frustration over his team's defensive shortcomings and lack of force against Wagner.
Jenkins also experimented with his team's starting lineup, deploying a fourth different combination in four games by starting Ousmane Dieng. However, this change did not yield the desired impact, as Dieng played limited minutes. The Bucks struggled offensively, notably scoring only 14 points in the first quarter and falling behind by as much as 20 points.
