Bucks Defeat Hornets, 116-103
The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Charlotte Hornets, 116-103, at AccorHotels Arena on Friday.

This marked the annual NBA Paris Game for the 2020 season, as Milwaukee showed why they own the best record in the NBA. With that said, Charlotte got out to a 31-24 lead after the first quarter and held the lead for the first three quarters. Milwaukee then tied the game on the final shot of the third quarter and rode a 38-25 fourth quarter to their comeback victory. The Bucks ended up shooting 51 percent from the field while holding the Hornets to just 37 percent shooting. They did that while out-rebounding them, 53-39.

The Bucks (40-6) were led by Giannis Antetokounmpo, who tallied 30 points, 16 rebounds and six assists. Eric Bledsoe generated 20 points, three rebounds, five assists, two steals and two blocks. Khris Middleton amassed 14 points, nine rebounds and four assists while George Hill led the bench with 16 points, three rebounds and two assists.

The Hornets (15-31) starters were led by Devonte; Graham and his 19 points, seven rebounds and four assists. Terry Rozier collected 13 points, six rebounds and five assists. Nicolas Batum totaled five points, six rebounds and five assists. Malik Monk was the team's best player, providing 31 points, five rebounds and five assists off the bench.

Milwaukee's next game won't be until Tuesday when they return home to face the Washington Wizards. As for Charlotte, they're also off until Tuesday, playing host to the New York Knicks.
Posted on: 1/24/2020 4:33 PM
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