The Orlando Magic defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 107-99 at home to remain undefeated in the NBA Cup group stage.
The victory improves the team’s standing to 2-0 within Group A of the Eastern Conference, according to Yahoo Sports.
Orlando entered the contest with a 5-7 overall record while the Bucks struggled to a 1-12 start to their season.
The Magic established an early advantage by scoring 12 of their 23 first-quarter points in the paint.
Franz Wagner and Tristan Da Silva both contributed six points during the opening period to give the home team a 23-15 lead.
Wagner continued his offensive momentum throughout the second quarter, recording 12 points during the period to finish the half with 18 points total.
Although the Bucks narrowed the gap to six points at one stage, the Magic finished the half on a 16-6 run to hold a 56-32 lead at the break.
Desmond Bane bolstered the offensive effort in the third quarter by adding four three-pointers and 13 points, helping the team maintain an 84-72 lead entering the final frame.
Wagner finished the contest with a game-high 35 points and 12 assists, falling just one rebound short of a triple-double, as reported by WFTV.
This performance marked the fourth consecutive game in which Wagner has scored at least 30 points.
The team’s consistent offensive production was a focal point of the win, with the Magic shooting 52.6 percent from the field in the first quarter.
Following this result, the Magic are scheduled to travel for their next matchup against the Boston Celtics.
That game is set to take place on Monday, Nov. 16, with tipoff scheduled for 7 p.m., per local news reports.
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The organization continues to emphasize its current momentum as it navigates the remainder of the NBA Cup tournament schedule.