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Giannis Antetokounmpo led the way for the Milwaukee Bucks with 24 points, 10 rebounds, and five assists in a 111-99 road victory against the Charlotte Hornets. This win marked the second meeting between the two teams in three nights, with the Bucks once again proving to be too much for the Hornets to handle.
Milwaukee’s sharp shooting from beyond the arc was a key factor in their victory, as they connected on 16 three-pointers while shooting 45.3 percent from the field. This performance mirrored their previous matchup against the Hornets, where they also made 16 threes
In addition to Antetokounmpo’s dominant performance, Malik Beasley contributed 19 points, Damian Lillard added 17 points, and Bobby Portis came off the bench to score 14 points. Pat Connaughton and Brook Lopez also made solid contributions with 11 points each.
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For the Hornets, Brandon Miller led the scoring with 21 points, but struggled with his efficiency, shooting just 8-for-21 from the field. Grant Williams added 17 points, while Miles Bridges recorded a double-double with 15 points and 10 rebounds. Seth Curry chipped in with 13 points.
The Bucks got off to a strong start, taking a 35-25 lead after the first quarter and maintaining their advantage throughout the game. Antetokounmpo led the way with 19 points in the first half, helping Milwaukee build a commanding 70-51 lead at halftime.
With this victory, the Bucks improved to 4-0 since the All-Star break and continued to show improvement under new head coach Doc Rivers. The win also marked their fourth victory over the Hornets this season, though the previous three wins came by an average margin of 35 points
