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The Milwaukee Bucks fend off the Orlando Magic to sweep a six-game homestand

The Bucks sustain their onslaught at home.

Matthew Dugandzic

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On Thursday night, the Milwaukee Bucks completed a sweep of their six-game homestand when they handled the Orlando Magic 118-114.

With their 15th-straight win at home, the Bucks improved to 16-2 at the Fiserv Forum.

Old reliables deliver for the Bucks

Milwaukee’s current winning streak at home is its longest since it won its first 18 home games in the 1991-92 season.

Giannis Antetokounmpo finished with 37 points, ten rebounds, and six assists as the Bucks improved to 21-7 to firm up their hold of the second spot in the Eastern Conference.

Damian Lillard added 24 points and eight assists, while Khris Middleton and Brook Lopez added 14 apiece as Milwaukee achieved what is by far its longest winning streak of the season.

Tight endgame duel

Avenging their 97-112 loss to the same Orlando squad in their first meeting this season, the Bucks built an 80-65 lead halfway through the third period.

But just as everyone thought it was smooth-sailing for the Bucks, Orlando came roaring back as a three-pointer by Franz Wagner pushed the Magic within 91-93 with still 9:02 left.

Orlando missed several opportunities to tie or pull ahead when it came up empty in four possessions. Lopez scored on a layup, Antetokounmpo had his own basket in the paint, and after Franz Wagner converted a layup, Lillard sank three free throws that made it 100-93 for Milwaukee with 6:31 to go.

The final score was the closest the Magic could get after Gary Harris hit a meaningless three-pointer with only 1.9 seconds left.

Franz Wagner led the Magic with 29 points, while Paolo Banchero had 23. Cole Anthony added 18 points and ten rebounds as the Magic absorbed their fourth-straight loss to drop to 16-11 in the season

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Matthew Dugandzic
MATTHEW DUGANDZIC

Matthew finished his bachelor's degree in Economics (Management) at the University of Split and got his master's degree in the same field at the University of Zadar. Whether it is playing the game as an undersized 6'3'' power forward or simply watching it, Matthew can't get enough of it. After all, he has been an avid NBA fan since the 2000s. But don't get him wrong, as Matthew still loves the old-school NBA and is a true student of the game. From on-court moments to off-court stuff, whether it's about the stars of modern-day basketball or legends of the game, Matthew covers every category of the NBA world and basketball in general, as long as it makes for an engaging and exciting story.