Bucks beat Magic for 3rd straight NBA victory

By Emre Asikci

ISTANBUL (AA) – The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Orlando Magic 117-108 on Saturday night for their third straight NBA victory.

Playing at Fiserv Forum, Giannis Antetokounmpo went 15-for-23 from the free-throw line, while Bobby Portis also had 15 rebounds and 24 points for his fourth double-double of the season.

Antetokounmpo finished with 32 points, 20 rebounds and five assists, while Grayson Allen added 16 points and seven rebounds.

Orlando had a 37-21 lead in the fourth quarter behind the play of their reserves, as their guard R. J. Hampton was the highest scorer of his team, producing 19 points and nine assists.

Jalen Suggs added 14 points and Mychal Mulder came off the bench to add 13.

With this victory, Milwaukee claimed their third match in a row for the first time this season, while they had a 9-8 win/loss record.

- Results:

New York Knicks – Houston Rockets: 106-99

Indiana Pacers – New Orleans Pelicans: 111-94

Washington Wizards – Miami Heat: 103-100

Boston Celtics – Oklahoma City Thunder: 111-105

Atlanta Hawks – Charlotte Hornets: 115-105

Milwaukee Bucks – Orlando Magic: 117-108

Minnesota Timberwolves – Memphis Grizzlies: 138-95

Portland Trail Blazers – Philadelphia 76ers: 118-111

Sacramento Kings – Utah Jazz: 105-123