Bucks Defeat Hornets, 108-99
The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the visiting Charlotte Hornets, 108-99, at Fiserv Forum on Friday.

While Charlotte led for the majority of this game, Milwaukee rode a 32-12 fourth quarter to a comeback victory. In fact, Milwaukee only led for a single minute before that fourth quarter, as the nine-point final margin was easily their largest lead of the game. Turnovers really killed Charlotte, as they lost that battle, 17-11. Milwaukee's defense was also critical, as they held Charlotte to 40 percent from the field, 26 percent from three-point range and 68 percent from the free-throw line.

The Hornets (23-25) were led by Nicolas Batum, as he tallied 19 points, six rebounds and three assists. Jeremy Lamb totaled 16 points and four rebounds. Marvin Williams amassed 13 points, eight rebounds and two assists while Kemba Walker collected 10 points, eight rebounds and five assists before leaving due to a neck injury.

The Bucks (35-12) were led by Giannis Antetokounmpo, as he accumulated 34 points, 14 rebounds, three assists, three steals and three blocks. Malcolm Brogdon generated 19 points and five rebounds. Eric Bledsoe finished with 18 points, four rebounds and three assists while Khris Middleton accrued 15 points, five rebounds and four assists.

On deck for Milwaukee is a road matchup versus the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday. As for Charlotte, they play host to the New York Knicks on Monday for their next fixture.
Posted on: 1/25/2019 9:08 PM
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