Despite the strong performance of Moritz Wagner, the Orlando Magic had no chance against champion Milwaukee. Meanwhile, Phoenix cannot be stopped.
Orlando’s best scorer: Moritz Wagner (left) against superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo.
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His younger brother Franz hadn’t won a single basket for the first time in his NBA career, Moritz Wagner gave the reigning champion Milwaukee 18 points for it – and was Orlando’s best scorer. And yet at the break the Magic were already way behind with 31:77, in the end there was at least a 92: 123.
The top teams marched on Tuesday night. Last year’s finalist Phoenix is still unstoppable, the Suns won against San Antonio (115: 111) their 13th game in a row. With the 117: 112 against Cleveland, Kevin Durant contributed 27 points, the Brooklyn Nets remain the East team with the best record (13: 5).
In the east, the Boston Celtics are gradually finding their way, Dennis Schröder’s third win in a row – 108: 90 against Houston – like Wagner, scored 18 points. For the Rockets around ex-Celte Daniel Theis it was the 15th defeat in a row.
