Portis, Antetokounmpo lead Bucks past Hornets 123-113
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The Milwaukee Bucks are still in the win column after a 123-113 victory against the Charlotte Hornets inside the Spectrum Center. Even though the Bucks defense
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Rapid Recap: Bucks 123, Hornets 113
An AJ Green drive-by layup gave the Bucks an 8-0 run and 16-9 lead halfway through the quarter, but when Colin Sexton hit a floater to cap a 9-2 Hornets run the scores were tied at 21. The final two minutes of the quarter mirrored the game’s opening moments—mainly misses—though Bobby Portis made up for an earlier three-point shooting foul on Brandon Miller with a buzzer-beating bank shot and the Hornets’ lead was one,
Already missing Kon Knueppel due to a sprained right ankle, the dreaded injury bug zapped the Hornets again in their 123-113 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks at Spectrum Center.
A few moments ago, Charlotte Hornets head coach Charles Lee submitted his starting lineup for tonight's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. The first five for the
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Miles Bridges ruled out after leaving Hornets' game vs. Bucks in first quarter with ankle injury
The injury occurred early in the first quarter as Bridges tried to fight through a screen set by Myles Turner and stepped awkwardly on his right foot before falling to the floor. He stayed in the game, but then appeared to hurt it again as he closed out on a 3-point attempt by Gary Trent Jr. and landed on his right foot and came up hobbling.
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Milwaukee Bucks vs. Charlotte Hornets Preview & Game Thread: Taking advantage of opportunity
The Milwaukee Bucks tonight do battle with the much-improved Charlotte Hornets, who sit just below the Bucks in the standings. The season series between these teams is 1-1, with Charlotte taking the first game by double digits and the Bucks taking the second in an OT thriller.
The Milwaukee Bucks and Charlotte Hornets meet Monday at 7 p.m. ET at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Charlotte Hornets guard Kon Knueppel left Friday's game against the Orlando Magic with a right ankle sprain and did not return. Knueppel, who is listed as day-to-day, won't play tonight against the Milwaukee Bucks.
Preview the Milwaukee Bucks' NBA matchup with Charlotte, including betting odds, tips, trends, and game information.
The Bucks will try to win consecutive games for the first time since October when they face the Hornets tonight.