The Milwaukee Bucks secured their fourth consecutive win with an exciting 125-119 triumph over the Charlotte Hornets on saturday night. Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard were key players for the Bucks, scoring a total of 63 points in an intense game at Fiserv Forum.
Bucks’ Balanced Attack Seals the Win
Giannis Antetokounmpo excelled with 32 points and 11 rebounds, and Damian Lillard contributed 31 points, with an impressive 10-of-11 from the free-throw line. Milwaukee gained the lead by scoring 14 points in a row at the beginning of the fourth quarter, increasing their advantage to 110-90. Charlotte made a comeback towards the end, closing the difference to 121-119 with a three-pointer from Brandon Miller with 15 seconds remaining.
Taurean Prince confidently made two free throws to provide the Bucks with some space, while Antetokounmpo sealed the game by making two more free throws. The Bucks ended the game making 18 out of 37 shots from three-point range, equaling their highest number of three-pointers in a game this season.
Ball’s Career Night Not Enough
LaMelo Ball shined for the Hornets, setting a career-best with 50 points while making 17 out of 38 shots. He made 10 out of 13 free-throw shots and scored six three-pointers. Brandon Miller delivered solid assistance with 32 points, however the Hornets came up short in the closing minutes.
Bucks Stay Hot at Home
Milwaukee finished a perfect four-game homestand and has emerged victorious in six out of their last seven games. The only game the Milwaukee Bucks lost during this period was a close 115-114 match against Charlotte Hornets on November 16. Their success has been fueled by their accurate shooting from beyond the arc and ability to stay composed in clutch moments.
What’s Next?
The Hornets (5-9) will face the Orlando Magic on Monday, aiming to recover from losing five out of their last seven games. The Bucks (10-4) head to Miami for an NBA Group Play game on Tuesday.
Milwaukee continues to build momentum as they stay steady.
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