(247NEWSSOURCE/LEARFIELD) – The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Orlando Magic 114-109 in the Quarterfinal Round of the NBA Cup at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee on Tuesday.
Giannis Antetokounmpo led all scorers with 37 points.
Damian Lillard sunk 28 and had 9 assists.
Lillard said the Bucks dug themselves into and out of a hole.
Lillard said that while missing two starters, Orlando is still really good
.Bobby Portis added 22 points and 10 rebounds.
Bucks coach Doc Rivers talked about Portis’ effort.
Rivers said their defense won the game, but you would never have known it from the first half.
Rivers added that it’s huge for them to get to Vegas to play in the semifinals of the tournament.
Jalen Suggs had 32 points and 9 rebounds in the loss for the Magic.
The Bucks will play either the Atlanta Hawks or New York Knicks at a time to be determined on Saturday. The Hawks and Knicks play either other tonight.
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