Bucks Edge Magic in Paolo Banchero's Return After 34-Game Absence

Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard combined for 70 points as Milwaukee secured a narrow 109-106 win over Orlando, despite Banchero's stellar 34-point performance.

Paolo Banchero returned for the Magic after missing 34 games with a torn oblique, scoring 34 points in 27 minutes under a minutes restriction.
Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Bucks with 41 points and 14 rebounds, while Damian Lillard added 29 points to secure Milwaukee's third consecutive victory.
The game featured 12 lead changes, with the Bucks outscoring the Magic in the fourth quarter to clinch a tight win.
Orlando's injury-hit roster, missing key players like Franz Wagner and Jalen Suggs, struggled to maintain momentum despite Banchero's return.
The Magic, now 22-17, remain fourth in the Eastern Conference and will face the Philadelphia 76ers next in their three-game homestand.