Milwaukee Bucks at Charlotte Hornets
· National Basketball Association
Hornets snap losing streak with 111-100 win over Bucks as Bridges scores 20
Collin Sexton and Kon Knueppel had 16 points apiece for the Hornets.
Ryan Rollins led the Bucks with 25 points on 10-for-15 shooting, going 4 for 6 on 3-pointers. Myles Turner had 21 points. Kyle Kuzma, who was shooting 55.3% from the field and was coming off a season-high 26 points against Dallas, was limited to eight points on 3-for-12 shooting.
Antetokounmpo, a two-time NBA MVP, sat out with left knee patellar tendinopathy but is expected to return for the rematch with the Hornets on Friday night in Milwaukee.
The Hornets took the lead with 3:52 remaining in the first quarter and did not trail again. The Hornets led 59-50 at halftime.
The Hornets were 23 of 27 from the free throw line compared to 8 of 13 for the Bucks. The Hornets also outrebounded the Bucks 50-34.
Charlotte played without LaMelo Ball (right ankle impingement) and Brandon Miller (left shoulder subluxation).
Regular Season Series
CHA leads series 1-0
Recent Plays
| 4th 0.0 |  |
End of Game | 100 - 111 |
| 4th 0.0 | |
End of the 4th Quarter | 100 - 111 |
| 4th 18.1 |  |
Pete Nance makes 24-foot three point jumper (Gary Harris assists) | 100 - 111 |
| 4th 22.7 | |
Pete Nance defensive rebound | 97 - 111 |
| 4th 26.3 |  |
Thanasis Antetokounmpo blocks Liam McNeeley 's 5-foot driving layup | 97 - 111 |
Statistics
 MIL |
 CHA |
|
|---|---|---|
| 40-88 | FG | 38-86 |
| 45 | Field Goal % | 44 |
| 12-30 | 3PT | 12-40 |
| 40 | Three Point % | 30 |
| 8-13 | FT | 23-27 |
| 62 | Free Throw % | 85 |
| 34 | Rebounds | 50 |
| 10 | Offensive Rebounds | 15 |
| 24 | Defensive Rebounds | 35 |
| 29 | Assists | 27 |
| 6 | Steals | 5 |
| 6 | Blocks | 5 |
| 9 | Turnovers | 13 |
| 0 | Team Turnovers | 3 |
| 9 | Total Turnovers | 16 |
| 0 | Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Total Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Flagrant Fouls | 0 |
| 9 | Points Conceded Off Turnovers | 24 |
| 12 | Fast Break Points | 12 |
| 48 | Points in Paint | 50 |
| 22 | Fouls | 15 |
| 3 | Largest Lead | 22 |
Charlotte Hornets Injuries
| NAME, POS | STATUS | DATE |
|---|---|---|
| Grant Williams, F | Day-To-Day | Feb 20 |
| Liam McNeeley, G | Out | Feb 20 |
| Coby White, G | Out | Feb 20 |
| Moussa Diabate, F | Suspension | Feb 11 |
| Miles Bridges, F | Suspension | Feb 11 |
Milwaukee Bucks Injuries
| NAME, POS | STATUS | DATE |
|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo, F | Out | Feb 19 |
| Myles Turner, C | Out | Feb 19 |
| Taurean Prince, F | Out | Jan 1 |
Game Information
Location: Charlotte, NC
Attendance: 17,142 · Capacity:
Detroit
Cleveland
Chicago
Indiana2025-26 Southeast Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Orlando |
29 | 25 | .537 | - | W1 |
 Miami |
30 | 27 | .526 | 0.5 | W2 |
 Atlanta |
27 | 31 | .466 | 4 | L1 |
 Charlotte |
26 | 31 | .456 | 4.5 | L2 |
 Washington |
16 | 39 | .291 | 13.5 | W2 |
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