Bucks Too Hot vs. Magic, Extends Win Streak to 16
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ORLANDO - The Orlando Magic is trying to catch its breath after running through a gauntlet commonly known as the Milwaukee Bucks.
The Bucks grabbed their 16th straight win Wednesday night after beating the Magic 139-117 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee.
The Magic, one of the best defensive teams in the league as of late, could not stop the red-hot Bucks, who shot over 50 percent from the field and knocked down 26 threes. There were six Bucks that hit at least three triples, including Giannis Antetokounmpo, who scored a game-high 31.
The Magic did a decent job holding up in the first half, holding a four-point lead in the middle of the second quarter, but the Bucks were simply too much.
Cole Anthony had arguably his best game of the season, scoring a team-high 28 points off the bench. Markelle Fultz was also efficient, scoring 20 points on 9 of 14 from the field, and Wendell Carter Jr. notched a double-double with 19 points and 10 rebounds.
The Magic struggled tonight, but any team playing the Bucks likely would also have had a challenge. The timing isn't exactly great for Orlando, who now moves to four games back of the Washington Wizards for the final play-in spot.
The Magic's road trip ends Friday with a trip to the Queen City against the Charlotte Hornets. Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m.
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