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

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

Cleared to face Orlando

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

(AP Photo/John Raoux) Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) looks to pass the ball as Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Jan. 10, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John ...

After the game, Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo spoke about the game and how the Bucks needed to get the win over Orlando. “Great win. We definitely needed this win,” Antetokounmpo said.

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.

Following a 34-game absence due to a torn right abdominal muscle, Paolo Banchero returned to the Kia Center court Friday against the Bucks.