The Milwaukee Bucks suffered a 130 – 91 defeat to the Orlando Magic in Milwaukee on Sunday night. Paolo Banchero led Orlando with a game high 33 points, while Jalen Suggs contributed 20 as the Magic picked up their fourth straight win. Desmond Bane chipped in 18 points and handed out a game high nine assists.
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The Milwaukee Bucks were without Giannis Antetokounmpo, who sat out for calf injury management, while Kevin Porter Jr. missed the game with a knee issue and Kyle Kuzma remained sidelined due to a back injury.
The Orlando Magic also dealt with several absences, as Anthony Black (back), Franz Wagner (ankle), Jonathan Isaac (knee), and Jase Richardson (back) did not play.
Bobby Portis leads the Bucks losing effort
Mar 8, 2026; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Orlando Magic center Moe Wagner (21) drives for the basket against Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis (9) in the fourth quarter at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images
Bobby Portis paced the Milwaukee Bucks with 18 points and pulled down a game high 10 rebounds. The performance also pushed Portis into the record books, as he recorded his 87th career double double as a reserve. That total moves him into second place on the NBA’s all time list for double doubles off the bench, behind only Detlef Schrempf, who finished his career with 106 while playing for four teams between 1985 and 2001.
Cam Thomas chipped in 17 points and handed out six assists for Milwaukee. Ryan Rollins contributed 15 points, while Jericho Sims finished with 10 points and grabbed seven rebounds.
Mar 8, 2026; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) sits on the bench while not playing against the Orlando Magic at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images
The Bucks struggled to establish any offensive rhythm early in the game. Milwaukee opened the night shooting just 4 of 16 from the field and managed only 15 points in the first quarter, while the Orlando Magic scored 25 in the period.
Milwaukee coughed up the ball 16 times, allowing the Orlando Magic to convert those mistakes into 21 points. The Bucks also struggled to find consistency on offense, ending the game shooting 42 percent from the field and 30 percent from beyond the arc.