Despite lacking two notable starters, the Milwaukee Bucks handled the Orlando Magic, 117-99.
Even with no Giannis Antetokounmpo or Khris Middleton in the starting five, the Bucks didn’t have any trouble scoring early on. Nine points from Bobby Portis and eight from Brook Lopez highlighted the first quarter for Milwaukee, granting them a 27-23 lead heading into the second quarter.
Milwaukee held a comfortable 64-50 lead at halftime, thanks in large part to the continued strong play from Bobby Portis. He had 24 points through two and was complemented by Damian Lillard’s 14 points.