Bucks Beat Magic; Thomas, Porter Power Strong Finish

Cam Thomas scores 34 points, Kevin Porter Jr. posts triple-double in Bucks' 116-108 win over Magic

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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Cam Thomas scored 34 points and Kevin Porter Jr. recorded a triple-double as the Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Orlando Magic 116-108 on Wednesday night. Jericho Sims and Ousmane Dieng also scored in double figures for the Bucks, who outrebounded the Magic 47-30. Desmond Bane led the Magic with 31 points, while Paolo Banchero and Jalen Suggs also contributed for Orlando.

Why it matters

The Bucks' win over the Magic continues their strong start to the season and showcases the team's depth, with several players stepping up to contribute. For the Magic, the loss is another setback in what has been a challenging campaign so far, as they look to build towards the future.

The details

Cam Thomas, who signed with the Bucks on Sunday, had a standout performance, scoring 34 points on 12-of-20 shooting and hitting 4 of 6 from 3-point range. Kevin Porter Jr. added 18 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists for his fifth career triple-double. The Bucks also got strong contributions from Jericho Sims (17 points, 11 rebounds) and Ousmane Dieng (17 points). For the Magic, Desmond Bane scored 31 points, while Paolo Banchero and Jalen Suggs also played well.

  • The game was played on Wednesday, February 12, 2026.

The players

Cam Thomas

A 24-year-old guard who recently signed with the Milwaukee Bucks and had a standout performance, scoring 34 points.

Kevin Porter Jr.

A 22-year-old guard for the Milwaukee Bucks who recorded a triple-double with 18 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists.

Desmond Bane

A 24-year-old guard for the Orlando Magic who led his team with 31 points.

Paolo Banchero

A 20-year-old forward for the Orlando Magic who scored 17 points in the loss.

Jalen Suggs

A 21-year-old guard for the Orlando Magic who had 16 points, 10 assists and 4 steals.

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What they’re saying

“Cam Thomas has been a great addition for us, and his performance tonight shows what he's capable of. We're excited to see him continue to develop and contribute to our success.”

— Mike Budenholzer, Head Coach, Milwaukee Bucks (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)

“We fought hard, but couldn't quite get over the hump against a tough Bucks team. We'll regroup and look to bounce back in our next game.”

— Jamahl Mosley, Head Coach, Orlando Magic (Orlando Sentinel)

What’s next

The Bucks will travel to Oklahoma City to face the Thunder on Thursday, February 13, 2026. The Magic will head to Sacramento to take on the Kings on Thursday, February 19, 2026.

The takeaway

The Bucks' depth and balanced scoring attack proved too much for the Magic, as they were able to pull away late in the game. Thomas and Porter Jr. led the way, showcasing the Bucks' ability to get production from multiple sources. For the Magic, the loss is another setback, but they will look to regroup and build towards the future.