Magic Triumph Over Bucks in Close Match
Magic's Strong Start
The Orlando Magic bounced back from a five-game losing streak by defeating the Milwaukee Bucks 111-109. After starting strong in the first quarter with a 34-20 lead, Orlando maintained composure against a resurgent Bucks team, which had won their previous four games and featured star player Giannis Antetokounmpo, who scored 37 points.
Key Performances
Paolo Banchero led the Magic with 29 points, while Franz Wagner made a critical defensive play on a last-second three-point attempt from Damian Lillard, clinching the victory for Orlando. Despite Milwaukee's late surge that saw them outscore the Magic in the fourth quarter, Orlando held on for the win.
Hawks Edge Pacers Again
The Atlanta Hawks also delivered a memorable performance, narrowly defeating the Indiana Pacers 120-118 after earlier besting them 124-118. Atlanta surged ahead with a dominant start, leading 39-19 at the end of the first quarter. However, Indiana managed to recover and took a brief lead before Trae Young sealed the win for the Hawks with 36 points, aided by Caris LeVert’s contribution of 26 points.
Warriors Mark Milestone
The Golden State Warriors enjoyed a victory over the Detroit Pistons, winning 115-110, while Stephen Curry achieved a career milestone by surpassing 25,000 points. Curry scored 32 points during the game, contributing significantly to the Warriors' current playoff hopes. His next target is to reach 4,000 career three-pointers, a mark no player has achieved before.
Other Notable Games
In additional action, the Houston Rockets dominated the New Orleans Pelicans with a score of 146-117, and the Chicago Bulls came back from a 17-point deficit to defeat the Miami Heat 114-109, led by Josh Giddey and Cody White, who scored 26 and 21 points, respectively. These games highlight the competitive nature of the current NBA season.
