Giannis Antetokounmpo posts triple-double in Milwaukee win over Toronto, New York Knicks’ slump continues with loss to Orlando

Key Takeaways:

• The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Toronto Raptors 128-104, with Giannis Antetokounmpo contributing 11 points, 12 rebounds, and a season-high 13 assists
• Despite suffering a cut finger, Antetokounmpo continued to play before being rested in the fourth quarter, and Damian Lillard added 25 points for the Bucks
• The Orlando Magic beat the New York Knicks 103-94, with Cole Anthony scoring 24 points and Wendell Carter Jr. scoring 19 points off the bench
• The Knicks lost their third straight game, despite Jalen Brunson and Mikal Bridges scoring 24 points each, and struggled with poor three-point shooting
• The Magic were missing their top four scorers, but managed to secure the win and avoid being swept in the regular season series by the Knicks

The Milwaukee Bucks emerged victorious with a convincing 128-104 win over the Toronto Raptors. Giannis Antetokounmpo had an impressive performance, scoring 11 points, grabbing 12 rebounds, and dishing out a season-high 13 assists. Despite suffering a cut finger that required stitches in the first half, Antetokounmpo continued to play before being rested in the fourth quarter. Damian Lillard also contributed to the Bucks’ win with 25 points, helping the team overcome the absence of Khris Middleton due to an ankle injury.

The Knicks fall at The Garden to the Orlando Magic 94-103. Jalen Brunson led the squad with 24 points!

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In another game, the Orlando Magic beat the New York Knicks 103-94 in New York. Cole Anthony led the way for the Magic with 24 points, while Wendell Carter Jr. came off the bench to score 19 points. The Magic were missing their top four scorers, but they managed to grab the lead and hold on for the victory. In the absence of Karl-Anthony Towns, the Knicks were led by Jalen Brunson and Mikal Bridges with 24 points each. New York struggled with poor three-point shooting, making just 4/22 or 18.2 percent of their shots from beyond the arc. Despite a late push from the Knicks, the Magic maintained their lead and secured the win, avoiding being swept in the regular season series by the Knicks.