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AC Milan signs multi-year Magic rally in fourth, snap

partnership deal with BMW
Clippers’ six-game win streak

however, called it a “multi-year part- (AP) — ChumaOkeke scored While the Clippers are one of the
nership.” 18 points and the Orlando league’s top teams, the Magic are
“We talked about how well the brands Magic rallied in the fourth a squad in transition. They traded
are working together, we talked about quarter to snap Los Angeles’ five players — including their top
innovation, about passion. That su- six-game winning streak Tues- three scorers — in three separate
persedes everything,” Milan chief day night, defeating the Clip- deals during last Thursday’s trade
revenue officer Casper Stylsvig said. pers 103-96. deadline.
“We are never going to disclose com-
mercial terms for any of our partners
for various reasons. But this is also The Magic didn’t have the lead Coach Steve Clifford hasn’t had
until late in the fourth quarter much time to get some of the
building AC Milan and building the and went on a 17-3 run to close players acquired up to speed, but
( AP ) - ZlatanIbrahimović and brand.” the game and get their first road two had good games against the
his AC Milan teammates will all win since Feb. 12, ending a seven- Clippers. Otto Porter Jr. scored 13
be getting new cars after the Ital- AC Milan is slowly climbing back up game skid. Kawhi Leonard made points, including eight in the final
ian club signed a partnership deal the Serie A standings after years of a pair of free throws to give the quarter, and Carter had 11 points.
with automobile maker BMW on mediocrity. It won the last of its 18 Clippers a 93-86 lead with 2:36 re- “We have been a little bit limited
Wednesday. league titles in 2011 but is currently maining before the Magic scored in this stretch due to being on the
second in the standings, six points be- 11 straight points to take the lead. road, but continue to add things,
The German car manufacturer has be- hind Inter Milan. Terrence Ross tied it at 93 with even if it is teaching them in a ball-
come Milan’s new Automotive Part- 1:46 remaining on two free room,” Clifford said. “This is the
ner and Premium Partner, and will The Rossoneri are also making strides throws, and Wendell Carter Jr. put style we are going to have to play.
supply the team’s players with BMW off the field. A recent study found that the Magic in front with 1:10 re- We have to defend and be smart.”
cars of their choice. Milan is the most popular Italian club maining with a tip-in after James Besides holding the Clippers to
in the United States and China. Ennis III missed a layup, making 32.7% shooting in the second half
“BMW, much like AC Milan, is a it 95-94. (16 of 49), the Magic outscored
synonym for excellence, style and in- “We have a very clear strategy,” said “This league is all about wins. We LA by 18 in the paint in the third
novation, so we are truly delighted Stylsvig, who previously worked at took a great step forward in the and fourth quarters (36-18) as well
to embark on this journey and head Premier League clubs Manchester right direction,” Carter said. “It as having a 15-2 advantage in fast-
toward a progressive and sustainable United and Fulham. “We want to be definitely is a confidence booster break points.
future together, for the benefit of all,” one of the most successful teams in going up against one of the best Orlando made 22 of its 25 free
Milan president Paolo Scaroni said. the world of football by 2025, that is teams in the Western Conference throws for the game, including 11
No financial details were disclosed, our vision from a commercial per- and getting a win on the road.” of 13 in the fourth quarter.
nor the length of the deal. Milan, spective.”