The Orlando Magic improved to 2-0 in the NBA Cup Group stage after defeating the Milwaukee Bucks 107-99 at home on Friday.
Orlando, which holds a 5-7 record overall, dominated early by scoring 12 of their 23 first-quarter points in the paint, according to reporting from Yahoo Sports.
Franz Wagner and Tristan Da Silva each contributed six points during the opening frame to establish a 23-15 lead.
Wagner continued his offensive momentum into the second quarter, adding 12 points to finish the half with 18, as noted by WFTV.
Although the Magic saw their lead shrink to six points at one stage, they responded with a 16-6 scoring run to secure a 56-32 advantage by halftime.
Desmond Bane bolstered the offensive effort in the third quarter by hitting four three-pointers, finishing the game with 21 points.
The Magic maintained their momentum into the final period to lead 84-72 entering the fourth quarter.
Wagner, who has now recorded four consecutive 30-point games, finished the contest with a game-high 35 points and 12 assists.
He narrowly missed a triple-double, falling just one rebound short of the milestone.
With this win, the Magic now sit atop the standings in Group A of the Eastern Conference with an undefeated record in tournament play.
The team is scheduled to play their next game on the road against the Boston Celtics on Monday, Nov. 16.
Tipoff for that matchup is set for 7 p.m.
The Bucks, currently holding a 1-12 record, struggled to overcome the deficit throughout the evening.
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The organization continues to emphasize its commitment to the NBA Cup schedule as the season progresses.
The Magic remain focused on maintaining their current position in the group standings as they prepare for the upcoming road trip.