The Bucks continue with the Hornets

It is never easy to negotiate well Hornetsand currently even less, as they have won four of their last six outings. But without Kohn Knuepel, the mission promised to be less delicate for Buckswho used the opportunity to achieve the second success in a row (123-113), behind Giannis Antetokounmpo (24 points, 7 assists), Bobby Portis (25 points) et Miles Turner (21 points, 6 rebounds, 4 blocks).

If the first half, balanced and offensive, initially gave the impression that Charlotte could set a nasty trap for Milwaukeethe other was easier to read.

The visitors, more efficient in shooting and defense, but above all less confused with the ball, used the hot streak of Bobby Portis in the last act to break away, and there was Giannis Antetokounmpo to punish his defenders, smaller and weaker. And therefore I cannot keep it.

Please note that this is the first time since the end of October that the Bucks have won two in a row. Eternity…

WHAT TO REMEMBER

– Milwaukee serious in the second half. First involved in a trap meeting, due to the offensive enthusiasm of Hornets Brandon Miller and LaMelo Ball, the Bucks managed to calm the enthusiasm of their hosts, after returning from the locker room. In addition to Giannis Antetokounmpo, the way to the visitors was shown by Miles Turner in the third quarter, then Bobby Portis in the fourth quarter, more concerned in defense to reduce the percentages of the opponents, but above all more aggressive towards the circle and more skilled from a distance, to gradually break the defense of his former assistant Charles Lee.

– Inside the Bucks party. Between them, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bobby Portis and Miles Turner scored 72 of Milwaukee’s 123 points (nearly 60%). Proof that Doc Rivers could rely on three main players in his racket to win in Charlotte. Not particularly dominant in rebounding (17 offensive rebounds allowed), the trio on the other hand has become indispensable with their ability to draw from distance, protect the rim, draw fouls and score in the paint, facing a lonely Moussa Diabate as he’s orphaned by Ryan Kalkbrenner, Mason Plumlee and Grant Williams.

– Miles Bridges is out due to injury. A double blow to his right ankle in the first quarter, after stepping on the leg of Myles Turner and then falling moments later on the leg of Gary Trent Jr. while trying to contest his shot, Myles Bridges did not return to the game all night after the second quarter. Knowing that the Hornets are already without Kon Knuepel and Ryan Kalkbrenner, it would be better if the winger is not out for long, if the injury prevents him from playing in the next match.

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How to read statistics? Min = Minute; Shots = Shots Successful / Shots Attempted; 3 points = 3 points / attempt 3 points; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; O = offensive rebound; D=defensive jump; T = Total number of jumps; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal mistakes; Int = intercepts; Bp = lost balls; Ct: Against; +/- = Difference of points when the player is on the field; Points = Points; Rating: player rating calculated based on positive actions – negative actions.