by Tim Povtak

Filed under: Bucks, Cavaliers, Magic

ORLANDO, Fla. — This wasn’t exactly the Vince Carter of old, but it sure was better than the Vince Carter of late.

The Orlando Magic feel a little better now about the chances of defending their Eastern Conference title and staying within sight of the Cleveland Cavaliers during the second half of this season.

The worst slump of Carter’s career has been pronounced over — at least for now.

“I can still do everything I used to do,” Carter said confidently after getting 17 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists in a 99-82 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks Tuesday. “It might be that January just wasn’t my month.”