Giannis sends the Hornets home with a clutch alley-oop dunk
The Milwaukee Bucks and Charlotte Hornets have turned their recent matches into must-see television, and Friday night at Fiserv Forum was no exception. In a game where the lead changed hands three times in the last 11 seconds, it was Giannis Antetokounmpo who had the last worddelivering a heart-stopping dunk to secure a 122-121 win for Milwaukee.
With just 8.8 seconds left, it looked like the Hornets might run away with a steal. Miles Bridges, who finished with 25 points, converted a layup and the ensuing free throw to give Charlotte a 121-120 lead. The Bucks had one more chance to answer.
After a timeout, Kevin Porter Jr. found himself running the inbounds play. Instead of a complex motion, the Bucks switched to their bread and butter: catch the ball near the rim for the Greek Freak. Porter Jr. made a great drive to the basket, and Antetokounmpo jumped over the defense and scored with 4.7 seconds on the clock, sending the home crowd into a frenzy.
Antetokounmpo finished the night with a career-high 30 points, 10 rebounds and five assists. It was a historic night beyond just the game-winner; with this performance, Antetokounmpo passed legends Oscar Robertson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for most NBA games history with at least 30 points, 10 rebounds and five assists.
Charlotte had another look, but Brandon Miller’s driving attempt at the buzzer fell short. While rookie sensation Kon Knuepel led the Hornets with 26 points and Bridges added his 25thBucks’ execution in the final seconds proved to be the difference.
Milwaukee (15-20) will look to carry this momentum into their upcoming trip to the West Coast, while the Hornets will try to shake off the heartbreak as they head to Chicago.
2026-01-03 04:03:00
