Orlando, Florida, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) looks on against the Orlando Magic in the third quarter at Kia Center. Mandatory Credit: Na

Cleared to face Orlando

Antetokounmpo finished Friday's 109-106 victory over the Magic with 41 points (19-29 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-10 FT), 14 rebounds, four assists, two blocks and three steals across 37 minutes.

Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo had high praise for Paolo Banchero and the Magic after Friday’s game at Kia Center. “Orlando is a dangerous team,” the two-time NBA MVP said.

Giannis Antetokounmpo had a rough start on Friday against the Orlando Magic. He went 0-for-3 and had one of his shots blocked. The two-time MVP also missed two free throws and committed a turnover ...

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is listed as probable for the game against Orlando Magic due to knee soreness. Bucks' key players, Khris Middleton and Damian Lillard, also share the same status.

Giannis Antetokounmpo had 41 points and 14 rebounds and the Milwaukee Bucks beat Orlando 109-106 on Friday night in spite of 34 points by the Magic’s Paolo Banchero in his long-awaited return from an injury. Damian Lillard added 29 points for the Bucks, including a couple of free throws with 9.3 seconds left for the game’s final points.

NBC offered up a reminder of sorts during the NFL playoffs on Sunday night: The NBA is on its way back to its platforms next season.

The Magic will host conference foe Milwaukee. Friday's matchup is the first of the season between the two teams.

Dec 10, 2024; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) is fouled by Orlando Magic center Goga Bitadze (35) in the second quarter at Fiserv Forum.

Damian Lillard added 26 points and eight assists for Milwaukee, which swept the three-game season series from Toronto.

The Milwaukee Bucks will be without Khris Middleton tonight vs. the Sacramento Kings as they try to bounce back from a tough loss in New York.