Giannis Antetokounmpo: Nigerian Freak powers Bucks to beat Magic

At Fiserv Forum, the Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Orlando Magic 122-93 to improve to 22-17 overall and win for the fifth time in six games.

They defeated the Magic and are five games above 500 for the first time this season.

The Bucks took control of the first quarter for the second consecutive night and never looked back, outscoring the Magic 34-16 after a 19-0 start.

Milwaukee gave up 16 points, the fewest in the first quarter this season.

At the break, Milwaukee led 62-41, the fewest points it had given up in a half this season.

With 30 points, 13 for 19 from the field overall, and 3 for 3 from three-point range, Damian Lillard led the Bucks.

On 11 of 15 shots, Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 26 points and pulled down 11 rebounds.

In 21 minutes off the bench, Khris Middleton scored 14 points on 5 of 8 shots.

Brook Lopez had 12 points and Bobby Portis Jr. 14 points, 8 rebounds all hit double digits for the Bucks, who dominated the game from start to finish.

Wendell Carter Jr. scored 12 points, Cole Anthony scored 11 points, and Paolo Banchero scored 19 points in 24 points for the Magic.