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Orlando Magic (12-4) at Milwaukee Bucks (8-6), 9 p.m.

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The Orlando Magic resume a three-game road trip Saturday, when they visit the Bradley Center to take on the Milwaukee Bucks.

The Magic are coming off a huge win over Southeast Division-rival Atlanta in the opener of their trek on Thursday. Dwight Howard recorded 22 points, 17 rebounds and four blocked shots, as Orlando produced a sound 93-76 win over the Hawks.

Vince Carter had 21 points and nine rebounds, while Anthony Johnson provided a late spark with 12 of his 17 points coming in the fourth quarter to help the cause. The two rivals are tied atop the division standings.

Rashard Lewis posted 14 points for Orlando, which had a five-game win streak snapped on Wednesday, as Michael Beasley's last-second dunk sent Miami to a thrilling 99-98 victory.

"We were two different teams. The first half, especially our starting lineup, looked like they didn't even want to play. I thought our bench did a good job in the first half and got us the lead," said Magic coach Stan Van Gundy referring to the difference in his team's play in the first half. "We put those guys (the starters) back in the game and they did six minutes of sleepwalking to be down 12 at halftime"

Orlando is 6-2 away from Amway Arena this season and will finish its road trip against New York on Sunday.

The Bucks have lost three in a row and went 1-3 on a four-game road trip after Friday's 108-90 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder at the Ford Center. Hakim Warrick and Carlos Delfino each netted 15 points for Milwaukee, which has lost three in a row on the heels of a three-game win streak.

Ersan Ilyasova registered 13 points and 12 rebounds, while Luke Ridnour also scored 13 points in the setback. Bucks rookie phenom Brandon Jennings finished 3-for-11 shooting in a 12-point effort.

Milwaukee is 6-1 at home this season and will also host Chicago on this brief residency.

Orlando has won four of its past five games over Milwaukee, but the Bucks snapped a four-game skid in the series with a 98-90 win at the Bradley Center last April. The Magic have lost 17 of their last 21 trips to Wisconsin.

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