Orlando Magic's Nikola Vucevic (9) drives to the basket between Milwaukee Bucks' Marvin Williams, left, and Brook Lopez (11) during the second half of an NBA basketball first round playoff game Monday, Aug. 24, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, Pool) (Ashley Landis/AP)
The Orlando Magic knew the importance of staying close to the Milwaukee Bucks in the first quarter.
It was a four-minute stretch of the fourth quarter that ultimately hurt the Magic, who are now on the brink of postseason elimination.
Khris Middleton scored 11 of his 21 points during a decisive 16-point run as the Bucks turned away the Magic for a 121-106 victory in Game 4 on Monday.