Once again, Milwaukee’s one-two punch delivered anew for the Bucks in a tight finish.
Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard combined for 70 points, coming up big in a nail-biting 109-106 victory over the returning Paolo Banchero and the Orlando Magic, Saturday, January 11.
Antetokounmpo uncorked a game-high 41 points on top of 14 rebounds, four assists and three steals while Lillard added 29 markers. It was the Bucks third straight win, padding their record to 20-16 for the fourth-best in the East.
GIANNIS DUNKS ARE NOT NORMAL DUNKS.
— NBA (@NBA) January 11, 2025
On the other hand, Paolo Banchero played his first game since missing 34 games due to a torn oblique muscle and finished with a team-high 34 markers. Orlando slipped to 22-18.
Paolo Banchero is BACK 🤗🤗
— NBA (@NBA) January 11, 2025
Lets loose on the wide open 3!
(With reports from Pao Ambat)
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[Editor's note: This article was written by a member of the One Sports Digital with the help of AI, and then checked by the staff to ensure accuracy.]
