Milwaukee Bucks Team Report - January 20

(Basketball News) - The Milwaukee Bucks fell to the Orlando Magic, 106-99, on Monday at the TD Waterhouse Centre.

The Bucks were led by Joe Smith’s 19 points, while Michael Redd and Desmond Mason each added 18 points for Milwaukee, which has dropped four of its last six on the road. Brian Skinner posted a double-double with 13 points and 11 rebounds in a losing effort.

Trailing 96-82 with 2:57 left in the contest, the Bucks used a 14-2 flurry to pull within a basket at 98-96. The run was keyed by a Redd three-pointer with 25 seconds left.

Juwan Howard then knocked down two free throws to push the Magic cushion to 100-96 with 24 seconds left. The Bucks still had a chance to pull out the win, but it ended when T.J. Ford turned the ball over on the team’s next possession. Ford had three turnovers in the contest and ended with just five points on 2-of-6 shooting.

Tracy McGrady, who stole Ford’s baseline pass, glided in for a dunk that sealed the victory.

The Bucks are just 7-14 on the road this season.

Redd has scored in double digits in 15 straight games and is averaging 20.8 points per game over the last four contests.

Milwaukee is off until Wednesday when it hosts the Magic.