Khris Middleton had 24 points (13 at the free-throw line) and a season-high 11 assists, and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Orlando Magic 134-123.
The Bucks took control with a 19-4 run in the first quarter and led by as many as 16.
Brook Lopez had 26 points (16 in the paint) and 3 blocks, and Jevon Carter added 24 points on 9 for 13 shooting. The Bucks had 3 20-point scorers.
For the Magic, Cole Anthony scored 23 points off the bench, and Franz Wagner added 21 points and 6 assists. Paolo Banchero scored 20 points. Moritz Wagner had 18 points and 8 rebounds. The Magic had 3 20-point scorers.
The Bucks shot 59.0% from the field and 35.7% from 3 to the Magic’s 50.0% and 30.0%.