Bucks and Hornets Meet in Matinee Action
The Milwaukee Bucks take on the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center on Sunday afternoon.

The Bucks (51-8) boast a record that speaks to their dominance, and they'll check into Sunday's contest with a five-game winning streak. Milwaukee's most recent success came at the expense of the Oklahoma City Thunder, which they impressively dismantled by a 133-86 score on Friday night. Giannis Antetokounmpo led the way with 32 points and also posted 13 rebounds and six assists. Wesley Matthews, George Hill and Pat Connaughton each scored 14 points and added six, five and four rebounds, respectively. Robin Lopez poured in 12 points off the bench.

The Bucks will list Khris Middleton (neck) as probable for Sunday's game. Kyle Korver (back) will remain out.

The Hornets (21-38) don't have any postseason aspirations at this point, but they will come into Sunday's contest impressively having cobbled together a 5-2 record over their last seven games. Their most recent success was a notable one, as they toppled the Toronto Raptors on the road by a 99-96 score on Friday night. Terry Rozier and Devonte' Graham co-led the Hornets with matching 18-point tallies, with Rozier adding six points and six assists and Graham contributing four boards and five dimes. Bridges offered 17 points, five boards, one assist and three blocks. P.J. Washington managed 15 points and nine rebounds. Bismack Biyombo generated a 13-point, 11-rebound double-double that also included one assist and two blocks.

The Hornets will continue without Malik Monk (suspension) for Sunday's contest.

Sunday's game marks the third and final meeting between the teams this season. The Bucks hold a 2-0 series lead, having notched 137-96 and 116-103 wins Nov. 30 and Jan. 24, respectively.
Posted on: 2/29/2020 10:00 PM