Magic defeat Bucks 118-99 behind Black's 26 points

Orlando snaps Milwaukee's 3-game win streak as Franz Wagner returns from injury

Feb. 9, 2026 at 10:31pm

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The Orlando Magic defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 118-99 on Monday night, led by 26 points from Anthony Black and 25 points from Desmond Bane. Magic forward Franz Wagner returned from a high ankle sprain to contribute 14 points and 5 rebounds off the bench. Milwaukee's Giannis Antetokounmpo missed his 15th straight game due to a calf injury.

Why it matters

This win snaps the Bucks' season-long 3-game winning streak and marks the return of Franz Wagner, a key player for the Magic who had been sidelined for most of the past month. The game also featured the debut of new Bucks signing Cam Thomas.

The details

The Magic pulled away in the second half, outscoring the Bucks 67-49. A 14-2 run late in the third quarter gave Orlando a 15-point lead. Anthony Black took over in the fourth quarter, scoring the Magic's first three baskets and hitting a 3-pointer to stretch the lead to 20. The Magic shot 48% from 3-point range in the second half after struggling to just 19% in the first half.

  • The game was played on Monday, February 10, 2026.
  • Giannis Antetokounmpo has missed the last 15 games due to a calf injury.

The players

Anthony Black

The Magic's leading scorer, pouring in 26 points to lead his team to victory.

Desmond Bane

Scored 25 points to provide a strong scoring punch alongside Black for the Magic.

Franz Wagner

Returned from a high ankle sprain to contribute 14 points and 5 rebounds off the bench for the Magic.

Giannis Antetokounmpo

The Bucks' star player missed his 15th straight game due to a calf injury.

Cam Thomas

Made his Bucks debut after signing as a free agent on Sunday, scoring 4 points in 13 minutes.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

The Bucks and Magic will face off again on Wednesday night in Orlando.

The takeaway

This game highlighted the Magic's depth and resilience, as they were able to overcome the absence of star player Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks' recent winning streak. The return of Franz Wagner also provided a boost for Orlando as they look to build momentum heading into the final stretch of the season.