
Charlotte Hornets at Milwaukee Bucks
· National Basketball AssociationBucks score 44 in 2nd quarter, roll past Hornets 130-106
Jrue Holiday had 21 points and eight assists, and Bobby Portis added 20 points and 10 rebounds for the Bucks, who were coming off a loss to the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday.
LaMelo Ball scored 24 points to lead Charlotte. Terry Rozier finished with 17 points and eight assists. Charlotte has split its last two games since returning from the All-Star break.
Milwaukee made its first 26 free throws and finished 32 of 37 from the line. Antetokounmpo made all 14 of his free throws.
Milwaukee outrebounded Charlotte 62-41.
“If we got everybody locked in, giving that effort defensively, who can really score on us at a high level?" said Jevon Carter, who scored 10 points off the bench. "And then on the other end, being able to guard us in transition. So, we keep that pace up, sky’s the limit.”
The game was tied at 32-all after the first quarter, and Charlotte trailed by nine, 48-39, with just under seven minutes left in the second. The Bucks outscored the Hornets 38-14 over the rest of the quarter and led 76-53 at halftime. Portis scored eight points during the run.
“We were in a little bit of aggressive mindset” in the second quarter, Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer said. "I thought Giannis quarterbacked in some of those situations, whether it was against the press or against the zone and found shooters. Sometimes we were able to play fast against the zone before it could get set, get some corner 3s.”
The Bucks’ previous high point total in a quarter this season was 43 points in the third period of a 117-113 win at Boston on Dec. 25.
Hornets coach James Borrego said the second quarter “was a combination of things, poor offense, give them credit. They were the more physical team in the first half.”
Antetokounmpo thrilled the crowd in the first quarter with a blocked shot. After driving to the basket and missing a layup, then pleading for a foul to be called, Antetokounmpo sprinted the floor to swat away a layup attempt by Mason Plumlee, then raised his right arm in triumph.
TIP-INS
Hornets: Borrego, before the game, described the ups and downs of his young team. “This is the process you go through. It’s painful. But you get up every day, you get better, you learn from it, you grow,” he said. “One of the quotes that is resonating right now is: ‘In these moments when you feel buried, it’s really you being planted.’”
Bucks: Budenzholzer recalled seeing Jevon Carter, who was signed Feb. 24, play at West Virginia. “It was like kamikaze, that whole team, just the way they played defense,” Budenzholer said. “I think he’s carried that into the league.”
KAMIKAZE DEFENSE
Budenzholzer recalled seeing Carter, who was signed Feb. 24, play at West Virginia. “It was like kamikaze, that whole team, just the way they played defense,” Budenzholer said. “I think he’s carried that into the league.”
UP NEXT
Hornets: At Cleveland on Wednesday. The Hornets are 1-2 against the Cavaliers this season.
Bucks: Host Miami on Wednesday. The Heat have won two out of three against the Bucks this season.
Regular Season Series
Series tied 2-2
Recent Plays
4th 0.0 | ![]() |
End of Game | 106 - 130 |
4th 0.0 | ![]() |
End of the 4th Quarter | 106 - 130 |
4th 22.6 | ![]() |
LaMelo Ball makes 17-foot pullup jump shot | 106 - 130 |
4th 31.6 | ![]() |
Kai Jones defensive goaltending violation | 104 - 130 |
4th 31.6 | ![]() |
Thanasis Antetokounmpo makes dunk | 104 - 130 |
Statistics
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36-93 | FG | 40-91 |
38.7 | Field Goal % | 44.0 |
14-39 | 3PT | 18-45 |
35.9 | Three Point % | 40.0 |
20-32 | FT | 32-37 |
62.5 | Free Throw % | 86.5 |
40 | Rebounds | 62 |
9 | Offensive Rebounds | 17 |
31 | Defensive Rebounds | 45 |
22 | Assists | 25 |
6 | Steals | 4 |
1 | Blocks | 5 |
8 | Turnovers | 13 |
1 | Team Turnovers | 0 |
9 | Total Turnovers | 13 |
0 | Technical Fouls | 2 |
0 | Total Technical Fouls | 2 |
0 | Flagrant Fouls | 0 |
5 | Points Conceded Off Turnovers | 12 |
13 | Fast Break Points | 23 |
34 | Points in Paint | 36 |
27 | Fouls | 28 |
7 | Largest Lead | 35 |
Milwaukee Bucks Injuries
NAME, POS | STATUS | DATE |
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Mark Sears, G | Day-To-Day | Jul 14 |
Jamaree Bouyea, G | Day-To-Day | Jul 14 |
Charlotte Hornets Injuries
NAME, POS | STATUS | DATE |
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Grant Williams, PF | Day-To-Day | Jul 3 |
Nick Smith Jr., G | Day-To-Day | Jul 3 |
Brandon Miller, F | Day-To-Day | Jul 3 |
Josh Green, SG | Day-To-Day | Jul 3 |
Miles Bridges, SF | Day-To-Day | Jul 3 |
Game Information

Location: Milwaukee, WI
Attendance: 17,341 · Capacity:
2024-25 Southeast Standings
TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
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41 | 41 | .500 | - | L1 |
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40 | 42 | .488 | 1 | W3 |
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37 | 45 | .451 | 4 | L1 |
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19 | 63 | .232 | 22 | L7 |
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18 | 64 | .220 | 23 | W1 |
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