#Milwaukee Bucks at Orlando Magic
Amway Center- Orlando, FL
[ESPN](https://www.espn.com/nba/game/_/gameId/401584801)
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|Time Clock|
|:–:|
|Final|
||Q1|Q2|Q3|Q4|Total|
|:–|–:|–:|–:|–:|–:|
|MIL |25|24|23|25|97|
|ORL |29|36|23|24|112|
###Player Stats
**Milwaukee Bucks**
|Player|MINS|PTS|FGM-A|3PM-A|FTM-A|ORB|DRB|REB|AST|STL|BLK|TO|PF|+/-|
|:–|–:|–:|–:|–:|–:|–:|–:|–:|–:|–:|–:|–:|–:|–:|
|K. Middleton|19:30|10|4-8|2-4|0-0|0|0|0|7|0|1|1|1|-3
|G. Antetokounmpo|36:39|35|15-22|0-1|5-12|2|8|10|7|4|2|6|4|-11
|B. Lopez|21:14|9|3-7|2-5|1-2|0|3|3|1|1|2|1|1|-7
|M. Beasley|20:13|0|0-4|0-3|0-0|0|2|2|1|0|0|1|3|-6
|C. Payne|25:34|14|6-8|2-3|0-0|0|0|0|2|2|0|2|3|-8
|J. Crowder|16:55|1|0-1|0-1|1-2|0|2|2|0|0|0|0|0|-13
|B. Portis|27:37|13|4-11|2-5|3-4|1|6|7|1|2|0|2|4|-6
|M. Beauchamp|19:40|5|2-7|0-2|1-3|1|3|4|0|0|0|3|2|-19
|P. Connaughton|15:37|3|1-3|0-1|1-2|0|3|3|1|0|0|0|2|-11
|A. Jackson Jr.|13:58|4|2-3|0-1|0-0|1|2|3|0|0|0|2|2|2
|A. Green|9:29|3|1-3|1-3|0-0|0|2|2|3|0|0|0|0|5
|T. Antetokounmpo|9:41|0|0-0|0-0|0-0|0|0|0|2|0|1|1|2|6
|C. Livingston|3:53|0|0-0|0-0|0-0|0|0|0|0|0|0|0|0|-4
**Orlando Magic**
|Player|MINS|PTS|FGM-A|3PM-A|FTM-A|ORB|DRB|REB|AST|STL|BLK|TO|PF|+/-|
|:–|–:|–:|–:|–:|–:|–:|–:|–:|–:|–:|–:|–:|–:|–:|
|F. Wagner|37:56|24|8-16|2-6|6-7|0|6|6|3|1|0|3|2|3
|P. Banchero|38:16|26|10-22|2-5|4-5|3|9|12|5|1|0|3|2|10
|G. Bitadze|21:07|2|1-5|0-0|0-0|5|4|9|2|2|0|1|2|4
|J. Suggs|38:23|20|5-11|2-4|8-10|0|2|2|2|1|0|1|0|10
|A. Black|28:09|2|1-3|0-1|0-0|0|0|0|3|0|0|1|2|6
|J. Ingles|23:29|5|1-5|1-4|2-2|1|2|3|5|0|0|0|1|8
|J. Isaac|17:19|10|3-10|2-4|2-2|3|2|5|0|2|1|0|4|9
|C. Anthony|14:03|4|0-3|0-1|4-4|0|2|2|3|1|0|3|2|14
|M. Wagner|21:18|19|7-9|1-1|4-5|3|1|4|1|1|0|1|2|11
###Team Stats
|Team|FGM-A|3PM-A|FTM-A|AST|PF|STL|TO|BLK|OREB|DREB|REB|
|:–|:–|:–|:–|:–|:–|:–|:–|:–|:–|:–|:–|
|MIL|38-77|9-29|12-25|25|24|9|19|6|5|31|49|
|ORL|36-84|10-26|30-35|24|17|9|13|1|15|28|56|
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Finally a good second-half performance after leading the first.
It looked like to me Adrian said to Mos “You’re doing good” when they shook hands.
Glad to see them respond when they needed to. Good win.
I think MF is a good basketball player. I just don’t think he’s a good fit on this team now that we have AB. AB does not need the ball to be effective on offense. He keeps the ball moving, finishes through contact, and can hit timely 3s. Him having the ball less means Paolo and Franz have the ball more, and that’s better for the offense. Meanwhile Cole, Suggs, and Harris have starred in their roles, leaving MF as the odd man out. I believe this will be his last season with us.
Bucks played like ass tonight fwiw.
Moe W is a treasure and he’s a much better brother than Thanais.
JI should start instead of Goga Tuesday.
Really great win! I was most excited about Jalen this season and he’s been living up to those expectations. Idk how much longer Mose can keep AB out of the SL even when everyone is healthy. He’s been amazing
Our defense can be elite just need to be consistent
I think a lot of people (on the NBA sub + national media) are gonna say the Bucks lost more than the Magic won which hurts, but hopefully this boosts our reputation nationally as a legit team that can win and is more than just a thorn in the side
Huge Suggs first half gave him a cushion for error in the second half. Moe Wagner 6MOY campaign is off to a great start, but I wonder how long this can last? If it’s truly sustainable this team’s outlook is so strong
Great fucking win tonight
Well I cried and whined last time he had a bad game so I’ll give him props in this one. Paolo was good. We hit shots and our defense was great. Here’s hoping for some consistency
#WE ARE THE GREATEST BASKETBALL TEAM OF ALL TIME
Offensive rebounding was huge!
Proud of the effort by the guys JI is a difference maker Giannis had trouble the most with JI guarding him I truly believe Suggs will continue to improve offensively and the difference in floor spacing as well as allowing Paolo to have the ball more is going to continue to unlock Paolo’s full potential.
PB is hilarious, he like, I’m a celebrate tomorrow but I ain’t saying it on camera, then abruptly runs away
SHOTS FOR PB TONIGHT!!
**2-3** with Fultz **3-1** without Fultz. **Is this anything?** *(Without Fultz our only lose against Mavs and we were also up by 15 at that match)*
Now that you saw shitty game from a good team, can you stop trading every time our guys suck? Thanks!
Big win. The most convincing win. The Bucks have had issues and Dame didn’t play, but the people who need to play well did and the supporting cast played well. Tentatively renewed confidence.
Is there reason to believe that the Suggs efficiency jump of late might be sustainable? He seems much more composed when driving to the rim now
Actually hit free throws, won the TO and REB game and wasn’t forced into shooting 3s. 3 starters dropping 20 as well. The boys cooked tonight.
Paolo’s interview was hilarious
Another shout out to the Suggs post guy
Our young duo, Paolo & Franz, were amazing tonight. When both of those guys are on we’re hard to stop.
So proud of JI!!
O Magic have finally arrived. Paolo Franz and Suggs have gotten alot better. This is a playoff team.
How does a 21 yr old face-of-franchise millionaire athlete celebrate his birthday? Stay out of the papers P5 haha
Solid win. Paolo, Franz, and Suggs all with 20 each. Solid double double from Paolo, feel like he has had 4-5 assists at least every game so far.
Only 5 missed FT’s when you attempt 35 is all you can ask for. Much improved over last game.
Edit- Nice.
See what happens when we make free throws and cut down on unnecessary turnovers
We have a future superstar in Paolo. Feels good af because I remember deluding myself into thinking Fournier could become an all star. 😖
This sub always dogpiles on whatever player they consider the weak link on the team. I have hope for AB and like what I’ve seen from him this far but he isn’t the huge upgrade from Kelle @ pg that this sub wants him to be at this stage in his career. It’s going to be bull shit when y’all inevitably turn on him for not being rookie cp3.
We might be turning into a bit of a buzzsaw at home, 3 of 4 games have been blowout wins including the lakers and bucks.
Even our one loss we led big time against the Mavs until our shooting just went dead cold
Jalen is such a menace. I love him so much. 🥹
It sucked that Dame didn’t play, I wanna see Suggs vs Lillard matchup.
But a win is a win. Couldn’t ask for more
Didnt expect this against Bucks. W.
Suggs in 1st half when he remembered people saying he’s all defense: “balance in all things”.
Franz and Paolo double threat success. Lets say triple threat and add Moe.
Only watched the scores today. But the stats reveal great things Magic need to take advantage of.
Also, lets start pummeling opps 1st half so much they wont catch up. It helps with the 3rd qtr deficiency, which oddly, I didnt think heppened today.
The kid is fearless.
Moe Wagner is secretly our best player
I missed the game tonight. Why so little Anthony Black action?
lil double double for the birthday boy. great game!
🔥💪
Me pullin up to read the daily SincereFan postgame essay
Them fuckin boys played a good game. JI should start instead of Goga Tuesday.
I would die for suggs
Couldn’t watch. Why the low minutes for Cole? Did he get hurt?
Very competitive game, lots of good moments from everybody that was on the court. I cant remember a game this contentious in a very long time, both sides were at each others throats (figuratively). This is a true win, and I dont mean because it was pretty dominant at points, but because the players adjusted, matched the intensity of the other team, and founds ways to make leads and made their runs.
I truly think AB and Goga need to continue to start. I am all in on AB and I think Goga is a true center, he can be replaced if something better becomes available but right now he is the best true center on this squad (until Mo comes back). I know many hate when I say this (I have been saying it for a long time) but Wendell is not a true center, and Markelle needs to find his shot or he doesn’t fit.
AB fits perfectly, he is a switchable defender, that can guard 1-3 relatively fine and has guarded 4/5’s on occasion and shown that he knows how to work the refs or stop their moves. He is a high bball iq guy with active hands, and thats a huge value for this starting lineup. He doesn’t just work defensively also, his ability to C&S is very synergitic with the starting lineup, his ability to attack gaps, know when to cut, attack the board for second chances, get free throws, and take contact all is exactly what the Starting lineup needs. Not to mention his size and fluidity as a playmaker, all just on the money. This FO made a great pick, I said it very early that even though AB was at the lowest on my draft fit board for possible picks at 6, if he can shoot the ball he skyrockets to #3/4 right after Vik and TH and ties with Ausar. I am truly all in on AB, from this sample size and from what we saw in Summer league. I mentioned it many times that I think he can start very soon and here he is starting (because of injuries) very soon. He fits defensively, fits a bit offensively (needs to still work on his handle, driving ability and shotcreation). He is a low economy/usage guard, that does many of the little things, is a highly competitive player that fights for loose balls, second chances, and on every play both ends. I think he is core for a competing team very soon, and right now he is a definitely slowly becoming pivotal to the Magic slowly establishing team (that may easily become a competing team with more consistency).
Suggs to me would have been the player of the game, if he wasn’t somehow iced out the second half. I am honestly not sure how that happened. The guy had 16 at halftime I think and ended up with 20. Jalen Suggs is however here, I keep on telling yall, he is a franchise centerpiece type of player. I truly think he is top 3 most important on this team, and could be the most important member very soon. This game he was the most impactful at least. His defense at point may as well be taken for granted (which honestly we really shouldn’t but its just always staggering). Suggs to me in a redraft is going top 2/3 when all is said and down. I dont think I am overhyping the guy. I did the working but his rookie year he was a top 10 defender in the NBA by the numbers, and top 5 guard ( I put him closer to top 3). He is looking even better now, teams have figured him out and have tried to tighten their passing and handles once guarded by Suggs but he is still showing just pure dominance as a lock. The intensity he brings to opponents, is always a treat to see, and he is an energy bringer and momentum shifter. Suggs is a superstar. He is here. HE IS A TOP 5 GUARD IN THE MAKING, top 5 defender, top 5 athleticism, and all packaged in a combo offensive package which allows him to be 3 levels. The guy is our future. He is a cornerstone piece. He is also an oncourt leader, who actually cares about winning, the most competitive player on the court, who takes every win personally and is willing to strive to get better. The type of player that franchises drool over, the type to lead a dynasty, the type to get statues and bring in a winning culture. Jalen Suggs is Here and the league needs to prepare.
Franz a very solid game, that may be underrated by many but he hit timely shots, was consistent on the field, was taking on the defensive pressure and still finishing tricky layups. He bounced back from that terrible game in Atlanta and to me showed that WC Franz killer mentality. He went straight to the defense in many plays and didn’t even argue for the fouls despite the contact. Just purely locked in. Same with his shooting from deep, just locked in, with little fluff and thats how I know Franz. The guy is a player that gets hyped in the middle of the game, gets loud, flexes, but once he is in that zone he a player that is pretty unguardable.
Paolo similar to Franz felt locked in this one, showed that ‘I am the best player on the court’ mindset that he sometimes forgets. He went out there to prove himself and did it fantastically. I truly think he was the best player on the court this one. He went head to head vs Giannis, and locked Giannis for the most part. Giannis had to start switching out of the Paolo matchup since he wasn’t getting anywhere. It was clearly part scheme in which they doubled at points but many times Paolo held his ground and completely negated Giannis from even getting close to the rim. Paolo was like top 5-8 low post defender last season if I remember right. He looked like an elite stopper this game, clogging gaps, holding the paint, keeping hands active. He also once again has a double double and not far from a triple double. I really believe Paolo will soon be a triple double machine and thats when he starts getting MVP calls. He is finding himself, challenging himself and proving that he can be the guy on the court. Many of his shots this game were pretty tough, nice moves that he created separation and he made the shot. Paolo is a rare type of player, I wont say his playmaking is Jokic-like yet but its definitely notable and elite for his size and body build. He is shifty, strong, athletic, can finish tough shots with finesse or also bulldoze through guys. Paolo can easily direct an offense, attack gaps (which he did pretty well this game), get to the free throw line, and shoot good from mid and decently from 3. I think he is an AS this year, he has been the best player on court many games with superstars and now its also leading to wins (partly because Mosley finally stopped tanking and made good lineups and use real centers and no more tankers).
Goga not much to say but I truly think he needs to continue being the starter or at least not go back to 3rd string. He is a true center, so many second chance points he has allowed this team to profit from, he sets strong screens, rebounds very well, is an actual rim deterrent and protector. He needs to work on his help a bit but he has shown great flashes and great timing on blocks and swipes. I feel like Goga fits the SL maybe not perfectly but better than anybody else on this squad. He is also low usage which allows more Franz Suggs Paolo creation which is preferred. Wendell deserves another shot imo just because his shooting from corner is also useful, but he really needs to study how Goga positioned himself, how he boxed out, and how he played drop or paint protection.
JI is a DPOY candidate once again. I truly think so. He needs some more PT but its very apparent and media folks seem to be paying attention. JI has had many minutes this game locking Giannis also, and when I say locking I mean LOCKING. Giannis could do nothing about JI at points. It was a dominant showing from him. I think its a stamina issue for JI right now as he started to slow down towards the end of the game but he is a VERY HIGH LEVEL defender and needs to be retained. Keeping him and Moe together could be a new version of JI and Vuc combo. Offense and Defense. JI to me was the third most impactful after Suggs and Paolo. It was gamechanging defense and it did just that change the game and pretty much secured this win.
Moe to me is tied with his brother at 4/5 for most impactful for this win this game. Moe has really come around, he knows how to find his spots, knows how to get little victories, and takes advantage of sleeping defensives. He has also become a more reliable shooter, and became a pretty decent rebounder. He always was a person who hustled and fought for extra chances but now he is doing it smartly, getting little advantages and making big advantages for his team. It all adds up, and I hope he is retained. I do really like the offense and defense he has going with JI. Moe is been very good this year and I hope the team is willing to spend a little to bring him back for many years.
Mosley was great this one, I do like his adjustments mid game. I still feel like he can get better, but he is finding winning moves, like putting in Goga and JI during a part in the 4Q to stave off a potential run from the other team bench guys, then bringing in AB at the perfect time to add some more onball defense. I personally wish he found uses for Jett since I think he can open many plays and unique sets for this team but I do think Mosley is finding groove if this game can be replicated. I still think he should be fired for letting those other games slip through this teams hands, that Atlanta one was terrible, so was Dallas, but maybe he is feeling the hot seat and making a more pointed effort on lineup adjustments and the timings. There was still a point that the Bucks made a random run after the Magic had a strong hold but other than that a pretty well coached game, with good time management and good lineups for what the opponents throw out. I do still feel like Goga can finish some games, but JI has been pretty great so far but his stamina is an issue.
Good all around game, I really like this starting lineup, I think Goga and AB need to continue with the pt even if injured guys come back. Not sure if that means no Gary or something but its working.
Do we have a big three 👀
Great win, idk what Paolo or the Magic need to do to start getting refs respect when it comes to Banchero barreling through contact with no calls but hopefully that changes as he and the team gains notoriety/popularity