MILWAUKEE - Damian Lillard scored 30 points and Giannis Antetokounmpo had 26 points and 11 rebounds as the Milwaukee Bucks capitalized on a fast start for the second straight night and trounced the Orlando Magic 122-93 on Wednesday.

Milwaukee turned in a well-balanced performance at home to pass Orlando and take over fourth place in the Eastern Conference standings.

The Milwaukee Bucks won their third straight game, beating the Orlando Magic 109-106 thanks to 41 points from Giannis Antetokounmpo.

While Milwaukee can certainly score, it's their assist total that can be a more accurate predictor of the Bucks' success.

Prior to Wednesday night's game with the Milwaukee Bucks, Orlando Magic coach Jamahl Mosley said the two teams were 'evenly matched.' Milwaukee had

Giannis Antetokounmpo had 41 points and 14 rebounds and the Milwaukee Bucks beat Orlando 109-106 in spite of 34 points by the Magic’s Paolo Banchero in his long-awaited return from an injury.

Orlando heads to Milwaukee for an Eastern Conference matchup Wednesday. The teams meet Wednesday for the first time this season.

Damian Lillard scored 30 points and Giannis Antetokounmpo had 26 points and 11 rebounds as the Milwaukee Bucks capitalized on a fast start for the second straight night and trounced the Orlando Magic,

Wendell Carter Jr. grabbed an offensive rebound, hit a 16-foot jump shot and converted the and-one at the charity stripe. The next possession, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope picked off a pass from Milwaukee‘s Bobby Portis and went right to the basket for easy points.