Franz Wagner’s 35 points and 12 assists carried Orlando to a 107-99 win over Milwaukee on Friday, played today.
Orlando beat Milwaukee 107-99 on Friday, played today, after building a 52-37 halftime lead. Franz Wagner led the way with 35 points on 13-of-22 shooting, nine rebounds, 12 assists, one steal, one block and three turnovers. Desmond Bane added 21 points on 7-of-13 shooting, including 6-of-10 from three, with five rebounds, three assists, two steals, no blocks and zero turnovers. Milwaukee won both second-half quarters, 35-32 and 27-23, but could not erase Orlando’s 15-point halftime advantage. Jaime Jaquez Jr. paced the Bucks with 22 points on 8-of-15 shooting, five three-pointers on seven attempts, six rebounds, four assists, no steals or blocks and two turnovers. Tyler Herro had 18 points on 5-of-17 shooting, six rebounds, two assists, two steals, one block and one turnover. Myles Turner recorded 14 points on 5-of-9 shooting, 11 rebounds, three assists, two steals, no blocks and four turnovers for Milwaukee.
Key Performers
Franz Wagner, Orlando: 35 PTS, 9 REB, 12 AST, 1 STL, 1 BLK Desmond Bane, Orlando: 21 PTS, 5 REB, 3 AST, 2 STL; 6-of-10 3PT Jaime Jaquez Jr., Milwaukee: 22 PTS, 6 REB, 4 AST; 5-of-7 3PT
Standings Impact
Orlando is No. 20 in the supplied power index, while Milwaukee is No. 30. The head-to-head win strengthens the separation between them.
DYMA Insight
Wagner’s plus-34 was the night’s standout impact marker. Orlando’s 15-point halftime cushion held even as Milwaukee won the second half 62-55.