Milwaukee Bucks edged out shorthanded Orlando Magic in a nail-biting game, advancing to the semifinals of the NBA Cup quarterfinals. The Magic played without two key players, All-Star forward Paolo Banchero and breakout forward Franz Wagner, both sidelined with torn obliques. Despite this, they kept the game competitive throughout.
The Bucks’ dynamic duo of Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard proved too much to handle for the Magic. The All-Stars combined for 29 consecutive points, powering Milwaukee to a thrilling 114-109 victory. In the fourth quarter, Lillard outdueled Jalen Suggs in a back-and-forth exchange that saw the Magic tie the game multiple times.
In the final three minutes, Lillard scored seven crucial points, including four free throws in the last nine seconds to seal the win for the Bucks. Antetokounmpo led the team with 37 points and seven rebounds, while Lillard added 28 points and nine assists. The win marks a significant milestone in the NBA Cup quarterfinals, as the Bucks will face the winner of the New York Knicks and Atlanta Hawks on Saturday in Las Vegas.
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