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The Milwaukee Bucks (23-13) play against the Orlando Magic (28-28) at Amway Center

Game Time: 7:00 PM EST on Tuesday December 28, 2021

Milwaukee Bucks 127, Orlando Magic 110 (Final)

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Chad Ford @chadfordinsider
Top Rookies on Tue
Franz Wagner, 38 pts, 7 reb, 3 ast, 1 stl, 1 blk, 4-8 3P
Herb Jones, 26 pts, 7 reb, 3 ast, 3 blk
Jalen Green, 22 pts, 2 reb, 4 ast, 2 stl, 4-8 3P
Evan Mobley, 22 pts, 7 reb
Josh Christopher, 14 pts, 3 reb, 2 ast, 3 stl – 12:36 AM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
“Felt like guys were making the right pass & shooting it well.”
Coach Bud’s ASL Press Conference: pic.twitter.com/DMtPpkOHD5 – 11:38 PM

Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Double-double night for Jrueski.
RT to VOTE @Jrue Holiday for #NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/kBsO2LNAMV – 11:18 PM

Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
Pat Connaughton: It’s making sure when we have a lead, especially a lead of that magnitude, we don’t give a team life. When they get life and they get a rhythm, it’s the NBA. They’ll make shots. They’ll come back. The second the momentum swings, it’s tough to get back. – 11:14 PM
Cody Taylor @CodyTaylorNBA
With his 38-point outburst tonight, Franz Wagner is now tied with Scottie Barnes for the lead in scoring average among all rookie players.
He already has the lead in total scoring (547). pic.twitter.com/8TM1nfDXiI – 11:11 PM

Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Giannis doing Giannis things.
28 PTS | 6 REB | 6 AST pic.twitter.com/irG8IbeUoo – 11:07 PM

Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Bobby was 🔥 from the arc.
19 PTS | 7 REB | 5-5 3PM pic.twitter.com/0jwxCLnTdn – 10:58 PM

Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
This was the final game of 2021 for the Pels. They don’t play again until New Year’s Day in Milwaukee.
Also – because of the new guidelines – there’s a good chance Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Naji Marshall and Jose Alvarado will be out of health and safety protocols for that game. – 10:54 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Another 20+ point night for Khris.
21 PTS | 2 REB | 3 AST pic.twitter.com/hBTvsol8WM – 10:53 PM

Giannis Antetokounmpo @Giannis_An34
Stay humble. Stay hungry. 🍽💪🏾💪🏾 pic.twitter.com/SMGqFWCJFF – 10:43 PM

Will Guillory @WillGuillory
It’s gonna be really tough to leave 2 of these guys off the All-Rookie First Team:
Franz Wagner
Scottie Barnes
Josh Giddey
Herb Jones
Evan Mobley
Cade Cunningham
Chris Duarte – 10:36 PM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
German SG Franz Wagner registered the best rookie performance of this season with 38 point
pic.twitter.com/Swaxbvp3Gw – 10:21 PM
The Vertical @YahooSportsNBA
🚨 Franz Wagner’s 38 PTS tonight is the most by a rookie this season 🚨
pic.twitter.com/T1xDaUurdt – 10:15 PM

Orlando Magic PR @Magic_PR
With 38 points tonight vs Milwaukee, @Franz Wagner tied for the 3rd-most points scored by a rookie in @Orlando Magic history:
🏀O’Neal, 46, 2/6/93 at DET
🏀Scott, 40, 3/8/91 vs DEN
🏀O’Neal, 38, 1/23/93 vs DAL
🏀O’Neal, 38, 1/18/93 at PHI
🏀WAGNER, 38, Tonight
#MagicTogether – 10:05 PM
Chad Ford @chadfordinsider
Franz Wagner finishes the night against the Bucks with a super impressive line:
38 pts, 7 reb, 3 ast, 1 stl, 1 blk, 12-20 FG, 4-8 3P – 9:57 PM
Orlando Magic @OrlandoMagic
Franz Wagner tonight:
38 PTS*
7 REB
3 AST
12-20 FG
4-8 3P
10-10 FT
*38 PTS set a new career high.
He joined @Shaquille O’Neal & @Dennis Scott as the only Magic rookies to score 38+ points in a game 👏 pic.twitter.com/IG0dbinRY6 – 9:46 PM

Cody Taylor @CodyTaylorNBA
Hassani Gravett was placed into the health and safety protocols following the Magic’s loss to the Bucks. – 9:42 PM
Orlando Magic PR @Magic_PR
FINAL BOX: Milwaukee 127, Orlando 110 pic.twitter.com/Mveq6AhMKE – 9:41 PM

StatMuse @statmuse
Franz Wagner tonight:
38 PTS (career high)
7 REB
12-20 FG
4-8 3P
10-10 FT
He’s the first Magic rookie with a 30-point game on 50/50/100% shooting since Dennis Scott in 1990. pic.twitter.com/BAO29vDSLC – 9:40 PM

Justin Garcia @tmjgarcia
Coming up on tonight’s @Milwaukee Bucks Talk:
☑Who is the NBA’s John Madden?
☑Good Tweet, Bad Tweet
☑Ultimate Tough Scene
☑What else is happening in Orlando?
@620wtmj @ESPNMilwaukee – 9:39 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Make that 10 in a row vs. Magic. pic.twitter.com/gJ3IZwjNwC – 9:31 PM

J. Michael Falgoust @ThisIsJMichael
It’s over. 127-110 loss. Franz Wagner finishes with a career-high 38 pts. Guard Hassani Gravett, who just signed his second 10-day deal, played 19 min and is now entering NBA Health and Safety Protocols. #MagicBucks – 9:31 PM
Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
FINAL: Bucks 127, Magic 110
– Antetokounmpo 28pts/6reb/6ast
– Middleton 21pts/2reb/3ast
– Portis 19pts/7reb
– Holiday 18pts/4reb/10ast – 9:30 PM
Orlando Magic PR @Magic_PR
Following tonight’s game vs Milwaukee, @Orlando Magic guard Hassani Gravett has entered NBA Health and Safety Protocols. – 9:29 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
The final margin looks good as the #Bucks win 127-110, but it proved closer than that when it should’ve have. But, Milwaukee continues winning. – 9:28 PM
Cody Taylor @CodyTaylorNBA
Final: Bucks 127, Magic 110
Giannis: 28 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists
Khris Middleton: 21 points
Franz Wagner: 38 points, 7 rebounds
Wendell Carter Jr.: 19 points, 10 rebounds – 9:28 PM
Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
FINAL: Bucks 127, Magic 110 – 9:27 PM
Evan Dunlap @BQRMagic
Hassani Gravett in the protocols now, per the Magic telecast. He started and played 19 minutes tonight. – 9:27 PM
Dan Savage @Dan_Savage
Hassani Gravett has been placed into health and safety protocols for the @Orlando Magic. – 9:27 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
TFW you’re on a 10-2 run!! pic.twitter.com/eGJUCjqdO0 – 9:27 PM

Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
Use-it-or-lose-it to Budenholzer with 3:42 left.
Bucks up, 113-104. – 9:18 PM
Cody Taylor @CodyTaylorNBA
Wendell Carter Jr. has cut the lead down to 9 points on that last 3-pointer with 3:42 left. – 9:18 PM
Tas Melas @TasMelas
Parlez-vous Franz-ais?
Franz Wagner isn’t French but his talents are transcendent. pic.twitter.com/l5GPOsdvuz – 9:18 PM

Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
And the Magic have it to single digits for the first time since the first quarter. – 9:13 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
The #Bucks had a 29-point lead late in the third quarter against the #Magic on Nov. 20.
It was cut to five.
The #Bucks had a 29-point lead early in the third quarter tonight against the #Magic …. – 9:13 PM
Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
Middleton has tried that lob to Antetokounmpo a couple times tonight and it just isn’t there. – 9:11 PM
J. Michael Falgoust @ThisIsJMichael
Franz Wagner is putting on a clinic…just got his first 30 pt game. Such good footwork to get to that step thru move on Middleton #MagicBucks – 9:09 PM
Orlando Magic @OrlandoMagic
Franz Wagner has now scored a career-high 30 points 🔥 pic.twitter.com/CDO5tpZOJo – 9:09 PM

Evan Dunlap @BQRMagic
30-spot for Franz Wagner. The Magic are within 12 with 7:57 to play. They trailed by as much as 29. – 9:09 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Franz Wagner now has 30 for the #Magic, and the #Bucks lead is back down to a dozen in Orlando. – 9:08 PM
Cody Taylor @CodyTaylorNBA
Franz Wagner now has a career-high 30 points following that 3-pointer. The Magic are now down 106-94 with 7:57 left to play. – 9:08 PM
Cody Taylor @CodyTaylorNBA
Jalen Suggs, Cole Anthony and Michael-Carter Williams are among the inactive Magic players standing and cheering the team on from the bench area. – 9:05 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Giannis Antetokounmpo has all seven of the #Bucks points this quarter as he checks out. Milwaukee leads by 17. – 9:05 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Better be careful matching up with the Greek Freak. 😳 pic.twitter.com/IezJ9EVt6Y – 9:03 PM

Evan Dunlap @BQRMagic
Freddie Gillespie joins Tim Frazier in the 10-day Magic Players Getting Trucked by Giannis Club. Frazier drew the charge; Gillespie got called for a block here. (The Magic are challenging) pic.twitter.com/eyLKNjhE1t – 9:02 PM
Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
Bully ball from Giannis Antetokounmpo for an and-one dunk. Magic are challenging though.
I’m thinking when they review it and slow it down, they might end up reversing this call. – 9:00 PM
Dan Savage @Dan_Savage
Franz Wagner continues to make his case for early @NBA Rookie of the Year consideration: 25 pts, 7 rebs, 3 asts, 7-for-12 FG, 3-for-5 3PT through 3 quarters. – 8:58 PM
Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
Heading into the fourth quarter, the Bucks lead, 97-82. Antetokounmpo with 17/5/5.
Played with their food a little bit, but seem to be back in control. – 8:57 PM
Orlando Magic @OrlandoMagic
Franz Wagner through three quarters:
25 PTS
7 REB
3 AST
7-12 FG
3-5 3P
8-8 FT
@SASsoftware x #MagicTogether pic.twitter.com/EtnjsV7LpT – 8:57 PM

Orlando Magic PR @Magic_PR
END OF 3RD QUARTER BOX: Milwaukee 97, Orlando 82 pic.twitter.com/eSgpIgcRL4 – 8:56 PM

Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
I know “teams go on runs” is the thing to say in the NBA but what the #Magic did this quarter can’t be acceptable for the #Bucks. No reason for his game to be in reach for one of the league’s worst teams that is playing with a bunch of guys signed just signed… – 8:55 PM
Cody Taylor @CodyTaylorNBA
End of 3Q: Bucks 97, Magic 82
Bobby Portis: 17 points, 5 rebounds
Khris Middleton: 15 points
Franz Wagner: 25 points (14 in 3Q)
Wendell Carter Jr.: 16 points, 7 rebounds – 8:54 PM
Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
There’s a third quarter use-it-or-lose-it from Budenholzer. Bucks up, 95-80, with 38.3 seconds left.
Things have gotten (predictably) chippy with Mo Wagner on the floor. – 8:52 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Four fouls on Antetokounmpo now. – 8:50 PM
Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
With a Khris Middleton dunk, the Bucks have pushed their lead out to 16. Still plenty of work to do, but they have seemed to steady themselves in the third quarter.
Bucks up, 88-72, with 4:20 left in the third quarter. – 8:41 PM
Evan Dunlap @BQRMagic
Franz Wagner was a home run with the 8th pick, huh? Just an absolute dinger. – 8:40 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Franz Wagner has 22 for the #Magic, including 11 already this quarter. – 8:39 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Grayson Allen joins the three-point party and he hits the #Bucks first one of the second half… – 8:36 PM
Evan Dunlap @BQRMagic
I dunno what more you can ask Wendell Carter Jr. to do with Giannis. This is good defense, even with the foul. pic.twitter.com/VyYNUotuU6 – 8:36 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Giannis Antetokounmpo snaps a nearly four minute scoreless streak for the #Bucks. – 8:35 PM
Cody Taylor @CodyTaylorNBA
Free throws by Giannis stopped a 19-0 run by the Magic in the third quarter. It is now 78-66 with 7 minutes left. – 8:35 PM
Dan Savage @Dan_Savage
The @Orlando Magic are on a 19-0 third-quarter run.
Bucks 76, Magic 66 with 7:11 left in the 3rd. – 8:34 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
18-0 run for the #Magic, part of a 21-4 streak. #Bucks only lead by 10 now. – 8:34 PM
Orlando Magic @OrlandoMagic
19-0 run 👀 – 8:34 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
I like watching the Magic. They’re fun. 17-0 run right now to turn a blowout into a competitive game vs Milwaukee. – 8:33 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Huh. #Magic have cut the lead down to a dozen. – 8:33 PM
Cody Taylor @CodyTaylorNBA
The Magic have cut the lead to 76-64 on a pair of 3-pointers. – 8:32 PM
Evan Dunlap @BQRMagic
looks like Bally Sports is doing a ticket takeover on Thursday. Buy one ticket and Bally buys another ticket to the same game. I did this promo last month and enjoyed it, even if the Bulls waxed the Magic. Not sure if I’d go to a game in the current environment, but YMMV! – 8:31 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Third foul on Giannis Antetokounmpo. – 8:31 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
#Magic open the second half with an 11-4 advantage and the #Bucks call for time with the lead down to 20. – 8:29 PM
Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
Sloppy start to the second half for the Bucks. 11-4 run to the Magic and Budenholzer wants a timeout.
Bucks still up, 76-56, with 9:15 left in the third quarter. – 8:29 PM
Cody Taylor @CodyTaylorNBA
Franz Wagner is up to 16 points early in the third quarter as the Magic trail 76-56. – 8:28 PM
Evan Dunlap @BQRMagic
Middleton to Holiday to Giannis. Wow. pic.twitter.com/uCrobNdi0U – 8:26 PM
Evan Dunlap @BQRMagic
if Franz Wagner wins Rookie of the Month–which is certainly possible–he’d be the first since R.J. Hampton last May. Before that, you have to go back to January 2015 (Elfrid Payton)! – 8:25 PM
Dan Savage @Dan_Savage
Halftime: Bucks 72, Magic 45
Milwaukee shooting 57.8% FG | 56.5% 3PT
Orlando shooting 40.5% FG | 13.3% 3PT – 8:12 PM
Orlando Magic PR @Magic_PR
HALFTIME BOX: Milwaukee 72, Orlando 45 pic.twitter.com/cIpfj7XHjB – 8:09 PM

Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Dropped 40 points in the second quarter. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/3pKZDNZlZ4 – 8:08 PM

Evan Dunlap @BQRMagic
the Magic are down 27 at halftime and are a minus-33 on three-pointers. Suboptimal! – 8:08 PM
Justin Garcia @tmjgarcia
Shouts to the Magic for some in-arena @gaslightanthem
At least they’re doing one thing well tonight – 8:08 PM
David Baumann @DavidBaumannORL
Bobby Portis went 5/5 from 3 in the first half. He’s got 17 points.
Bucks blowing out the @Orlando Magic 72-45. – 8:08 PM
Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
Half: Bucks 72, Magic 45 – 8:07 PM
Cody Taylor @CodyTaylorNBA
Halftime: Bucks 72, Magic 45
Bobby Portis: 17 points, 5-5 3PT
Khris Middleton: 11 points
Franz Wagner: 11 points, 4 rebounds
Robin Lopez: 9 points – 8:07 PM
Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
That’s a ridiculous heatcheck triple by Bobby Portis.
On the move, quick release. 5-of-5 from deep. – 8:06 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
5-for-5 for Bobby Portis from deep. – 8:06 PM
Evan Dunlap @BQRMagic
Dante Marchitelli is doing a heckuva job filling in for David Steele on pXp, and he has good chemistry with Jeff Turner too. Say what you will about the Magic but you have to concede their broadcasting is top-tier – 8:06 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Bobby is 5-for-5 from three!! pic.twitter.com/o9ycLeP64h – 8:06 PM

Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
PA announcer in Orlando is really having a hard time with Giannis Antetokounmpo’s name this evening. – 8:05 PM
Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
The Bucks are executing at a high level offensively tonight. Getting the ball to cutters in the dunker and hitting a ton of 3s. Not much the Magic can do about it. – 8:03 PM
David Baumann @DavidBaumannORL
Bucks 12/21 from 3.
That’s pretty good. – 8:02 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
#Bucks are shooting 57.1% from the field AND from behind the three-point line. – 8:02 PM
Evan Dunlap @BQRMagic
you know Robin Lopez has the hook shot in his bag but did you know he also has the hook pass? pic.twitter.com/KbHR4c6hc8 – 7:57 PM
Cody Taylor @CodyTaylorNBA
DeMarcus Cousins was called for a foul on Robin Lopez. He yelled out “Ball Don’t Lie!” after Lopez missed his first FT and was then hit with a technical. Gary Harris missed the technical FT. – 7:57 PM
Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
And there is a technical foul on DeMarcus Cousins. – 7:56 PM
Cody Taylor @CodyTaylorNBA
Franz Wagner now has 11 points on the night. It is his 17th straight game in double figures, the longest streak by a rookie this season. – 7:54 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Bobby Portis has 4 three-pointers already — he’s tied his career high of six in a game a couple of times. #Bucks up 52-32. – 7:53 PM
David Baumann @DavidBaumannORL
17-2 run for the @bucks on the @OrlandoMagicin the 2Q. It’s quickly turned into another blowout. 49-26 w 8:40 left to play before half. Bucks 10/17 from 3. – 7:50 PM
Evan Dunlap @BQRMagic
Robin Lopez appears to be wearing the Stuff-themed shoes pic.twitter.com/q2Hu9cvflB – 7:49 PM

Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
#Bucks are 10-for-17 from behind the three-point line.
The #Magic are 2-for-10. – 7:48 PM
Evan Dunlap @BQRMagic
Magic try not to go down by 51 this time challenge – 7:47 PM
Cody Taylor @CodyTaylorNBA
The Bucks have outscored the Magic 17-2 to start the second quarter – they now lead 49-26. – 7:47 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
#Bucks on a 14-2 run to open the second quarter. – 7:47 PM
Cody Taylor @CodyTaylorNBA
Bobby Portis has pushed the Bucks’ lead to 41-26 following his third 3-pointer with 10:38 left in the second. – 7:42 PM
Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
If you’re a big man that helps in transition as Giannis Antetokounmpo brings it up the floor, Bobby Portis is hitting a 3 on you from the top of the key. – 7:41 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Side-stepping Giannis. 👣 pic.twitter.com/vLKQETRDVc – 7:41 PM

Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
After one quarter, the Bucks lead, 32-24. Middleton leads with 8 points, but both Hill and Connaughton have 6 points a piece.
Advanced Stats:
OffRtg: 145.5
DefRtg: 100.0
Net Rtg: +45.5
ORB%: 33.3%
DRB%: 90.9% – 7:38 PM
Orlando Magic PR @Magic_PR
END OF 1ST QUARTER BOX: Milwaukee 32, Orlando 24 pic.twitter.com/nOrBmWeglW – 7:37 PM

Cody Taylor @CodyTaylorNBA
End of 1Q: Bucks 32, Magic 24
Khris Middleton: 8 points
Giannis Antetokounmpo: 5 points, 3 rebounds
Robin Lopez: 6 points
F. Wagner: 5 points – 7:36 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
#Bucks put a little bit of distance between themselves and the #Magic – at the end of one, Milwaukee up 32-24. – 7:36 PM
Kevin Pelton @kpelton
Tim Frazier deserves hazard pay for taking a charge on Giannis while on a 10-day contract. – 7:36 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Tim Frazier is a hero. – 7:35 PM
Cody Taylor @CodyTaylorNBA
Michigan men’s basketball head coach Juwan Howard is on hand at the Bucks-Magic game tonight.
The Wolverines play at UCF on Thursday: pic.twitter.com/rZz5ixypHc – 7:35 PM

Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
Kudos to Tim Frazier.
Most guys are shuffling the feet while waiting to take a charge from Giannis Antetokounmpo. He stood in there and took it. – 7:35 PM
Evan Dunlap @BQRMagic
Michigan coach Juwan Howard, visiting the Magic telecast, cites Franz Wagner’s length, IQ, and work ethic as reasons he’s excelled in the NBA. – 7:33 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
#Bucks lead the #Magic 26-21 and both teams still shooting it well (58% for Milwaukee, 56% for Orlando). – 7:30 PM
Evan Dunlap @BQRMagic
Mo Wagner had Jrue Holiday on his back in the post and couldn’t get rid of the ball quickly enough. Good idea! Trying to post Holiday is an invitation to get stripped lmao – 7:30 PM
Orlando Magic PR @Magic_PR
The @Orlando Magic have now made at least one three-point field goal in 1,164 consecutive games, dating all the way back to March 17, 2007.
It stands as the fifth-longest active streak in the #NBA and also the fifth-longest streak in @NBAHistory.
#MagicTogether – 7:25 PM
Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
If you want to read more about Robin Lopez’ hook shot, @Fred Katz has you covered: theathletic.com/2542845/2021/0… – 7:20 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Six points for Robin Lopez and the #Magic lead 13-10 in the opening five minutes vs. the #Bucks
Both teams shooting well to start (Milwaukee 57%, Orlando 66%). – 7:20 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Same shot. Same result.
Jrue helps get things started for the Bucks. pic.twitter.com/iqqJ5s8D1Z – 7:19 PM

Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
Robin Lopez has now hit three righty hooks. And I will never stop enjoying it. Just going to that righty hook the whole way.
Magic up, 13-10, with 7:13 left in the first quarter. – 7:19 PM
Quinton Mayo @RealQuintonMayo
Walk into the studio.
Turn the TV on.
Robin Lopez hook. pic.twitter.com/xquYLQj3Ag – 7:19 PM

Evan Dunlap @BQRMagic
the Magic are running their offense through Robin Lopez in the post against the defending champs in 2021. What a time to be alive – 7:19 PM
Cody Taylor @CodyTaylorNBA
The Magic lead the Bucks at the first timeout, 13-10. Robin Lopez has 6 quick points. – 7:19 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
#Magic open up with a 9-6 lead in the opening minutes vs. the #Bucks in Orlando. – 7:16 PM
Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
Jrue Holiday was not happy with that defensive 3, but Mike Budenholzer knew it was the right call.
Holiday didn’t get all the way out of the lane to reset the count. – 7:14 PM
Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
Jrue Holiday opens the Bucks’ scoring for the night with a pullup 2. – 7:11 PM
Cody Taylor @CodyTaylorNBA
The Bucks and Magic are underway! pic.twitter.com/ksreOgmdSp – 7:11 PM

Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
#Bucks head coach Mike Budenholzer said starting DeMarcus Cousins Christmas Day was a way to put a “governor” on Bobby Portis in his return from the health and safety protocol.
Portis is back in the starting lineup tonight vs. the #Magic – 7:09 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
It’s time for Bucks Basketball!! pic.twitter.com/YYEFCOGvp9 – 7:02 PM

Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Tonight’s starters in Orlando: pic.twitter.com/3bryVYVfNm – 6:42 PM

Orlando Magic PR @Magic_PR
TONIGHT’S STARTERS:
December 28 vs Milwaukee
#MagicTogether pic.twitter.com/MJtHNWO8wL – 6:40 PM

Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Previously against the Magic, the Bucks led by a franchise record 41 points at halftime in the 123-92 win on November 22nd.
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Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Giannis leads the league with 4 games this season with 35+ points, 10+ rebounds, and 5+ assists.
🎥: @Socios pic.twitter.com/bKbemiaihy – 6:09 PM

Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
“I kinda felt like a rookie again.”
@ZoraStephenson catches up with @Donte DiVincenzo on what it was like to make his return on Christmas Day. pic.twitter.com/k3uKn2bHqN – 5:48 PM

Orlando Magic @OrlandoMagic
back in the O 💧
#ULTRADrip x #MagicTogether pic.twitter.com/ZE1S73BfBz – 5:38 PM

Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Boogie down south.
📸: @MotorolaUS pic.twitter.com/qmIpjN6GnY – 5:32 PM

Cody Taylor @CodyTaylorNBA
The Magic will start Hassani Gravett, Gary Harris, Robin Lopez, Wendell Carter Jr. and Franz Wagner tonight vs. the Bucks. – 5:30 PM
Dan Savage @Dan_Savage
The @Orlando Magic will start with Hassani Gravett, Gary Harris, Franz Wagner, Wendell Carter Jr. and Robin Lopez against the Bucks tonight. – 5:17 PM
Orlando Magic PR @Magic_PR
TONIGHT’S STARTERS
GAME 35 vs MILWAUKEE
2⃣2⃣F: @Franz Wagner
3⃣4⃣F: @Wendell Carter Jr.
3⃣3⃣C: @Robin Lopez
1⃣4⃣G: @thats_G_
1⃣2⃣G: @BestThingSince_
⏰7 p.m.
📺@BallySportsFL (coverage begins at 6:30 p.m.)
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📻@969thegame
#MagicTogether – 5:16 PM
Cody Taylor @CodyTaylorNBA
Giannis Antetokounmpo putting up shots on the other end of the court pic.twitter.com/e6IcHFs0Dv – 5:13 PM

Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Post Khrismas vibes.
📸: @MotorolaUS pic.twitter.com/hzibea4w4A – 5:10 PM

Cody Taylor @CodyTaylorNBA
Ignas Brazdeikis is out of the health and safety protocols and putting up shots as the Magic host the Bucks tonight pic.twitter.com/6GxJGFQREb – 5:09 PM

Orlando Magic @OrlandoMagic
Gary Harris over his last five games:
19.2 PTS
3.0 AST
47.7 FG%
42.9 3P%
91.7 FT%
🔥 pic.twitter.com/jGd4ME0G3e – 4:26 PM

Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
The #Magic have four players in the health and safety protocol, and another three out with injury and a separate trio out under injury recovery. – 4:25 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Milwaukee vs. Magic.
🎰: @paysbig pic.twitter.com/kF1pzGWZl2 – 4:01 PM

Chad Ford @chadfordinsider
Rookie of the Week
Franz Wagner
Are we sure it isn’t a four-man race for ROY? Wagner leads all rookies in minutes played. He’s second in points per game, second in 3-point shooting, third in win shares, fourth in VORP, and second in overall RAPTOR score
https://t.co/PJgg3RPF9J pic.twitter.com/mOPmWleInt – 4:00 PM

Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Looks like Jordan’s been watching Jrue’s mixtapes. 👀
Restricted Area presented by @BMOHarrisBank playing now on Bucks Youtube. pic.twitter.com/6ZBYexYNBA – 3:03 PM

Justin Kubatko @jkubatko
📅 On this day in 1971, the @Milwaukee Bucks Kareem Abdul-Jabbar started a streak of 43 consecutive games with at least 10 FGM.
Abdul-Jabbar’s streak is tied for the second longest in NBA history.
The record of 116 such games in a row is held by (who else?) Wilt Chamberlain. pic.twitter.com/lOYeewjHHR – 3:01 PM

Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
But, of course, most #Bucks fans may be wondering about Grayson Allen – who has started since the beginning of the season:
“I mean, minutes and rotations might change but I’ll be doing the same stuff. I don’t know if it makes much of a difference to me.”
jsonline.com/story/sports/n… – 2:13 PM