By Blessing 
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Damian Lillard put up 30 points while Giannis Antetokounmpo contributed 26 points and 11 rebounds, as the Milwaukee Bucks got off to another hot start and cruised to a dominant 122-93 win over the Orlando Magic on Wednesday night.
The victory allowed Milwaukee (22-17) to surpass Orlando (23-19) and claim fourth place in the Eastern Conference standings. The Bucks, who now hold a 3-0 record against the Magic this season, will meet them one final time on March 8 in Milwaukee.
The Bucks came out strong, ending the first quarter with a commanding 34-16 lead, and never looked back. This marked their most decisive win of the season. It also followed a similarly fast start the previous night when they led the Sacramento Kings 47-26 in the first quarter of a 130-115 win, snapping the Kings’ seven-game winning streak.
Orlando’s Paolo Banchero led his team with 22 points, but the Magic struggled to find their rhythm offensively, shooting just 34.7% from the field — the worst shooting performance any team has had against Milwaukee this season.
Milwaukee guard Andre Jackson Jr. didn’t return for the second half after suffering a bruised hip.
Key Moments
Milwaukee set the tone early, reeling off 19 unanswered points in the first quarter to establish a 27-9 lead. Lillard played a pivotal role during that stretch, scoring nine points, including a 30-foot 3-pointer that ignited the crowd.
Key Stats
The Bucks shot a season-high 62.5% from the field and found consistent success in the paint. Meanwhile, Orlando went just 12 of 46 from beyond the arc. According to Sportradar, Milwaukee attempted only 12 three-pointers — the fewest by any team in a game this season.
What’s Next
The Bucks host the Toronto Raptors on Friday, while the Magic travel to Boston to face the Celtics.