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The Milwaukee Bucks (26-17) play against the Charlotte Hornets (19-19) at Spectrum Center

Game Time: 7:00 PM EST on Monday January 10, 2022

Milwaukee Bucks 99, Charlotte Hornets 103 (Final)

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Kane Pitman @KanePitman
Postgame @lockedonbucks w/@Frank Madden 🦌
-Bucks drop another one to Hornets
-Looking at the makeshift backcourt
-Assessing the season for Jordan Nwora
-Pineapple is delicious
-Should the Bucks be scared of Charlotte?
📺 https://t.co/gRQUWM7KpP
🎙 https://t.co/fq5or75rZX pic.twitter.com/holPaQ8Qdn – 12:41 AM

Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
The Nuggets are tied for 7th in eFG% with the Bucks despite missing Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr. for 67 out of a possible 76 games. – 12:09 AM
PJ Washington @PJWashington
That was tuff – 11:21 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
“…We have to build on this win, keep the momentum going and you do that with your effort and preparation. That’s our challenge.” – James Borrego
#AllFly | @HusqvarnaUSA – 11:06 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
“You want the ball in the hands of your two best players.”
Coach Ham’s ASL Press Conference: pic.twitter.com/OQAIppscLt – 11:01 PM

Justin Garcia @tmjgarcia
3 of the Bucks next 4 home games are against the Warriors, Grizzlies and Bulls. You can only go to one game, which do you attend – 10:53 PM
PJ Washington @PJWashington
I got Georgia winning – 10:49 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
Celebrate tonight, on to the next one tomorrow 👊
@Waste_Pro_USA | #AllFly pic.twitter.com/2jXlKBokoN – 10:48 PM

Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Of course, the #Bucks play again Thursday when they host the Golden State Warriors and Steph Curry, who has just a little bit of range 🎯
“I mean, we gotta guard him now.” – Wesley Matthews, while still sitting in the Spectrum Center.
Should be a fun one at Fiserv Forum. – 10:47 PM
Giannis Antetokounmpo @Giannis_An34
Keep moving forward 👉🏾 #BuildGoodHabits pic.twitter.com/0niF6HnWsC – 10:46 PM

Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
#Bucks guard Wesley Matthews is part of the club of NBA players who have returned to action after an Achilles injury and he was watching Klay Thompson’s return in Golden State.
“It was a good day in the NBA.” – 10:44 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Watch LeMelo Ball score 23, sink dagger as Hornets beat Bucks for second time in three days nba.nbcsports.com/2022/01/10/wat… – 10:43 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
4th quarter surge for Khris who finishes the night with a double-double.
27 PTS | 7 REB | 11 AST | 3 STL pic.twitter.com/HXdQGBcwu4 – 10:42 PM

Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
#Bucks lose in Charlotte 103-99 pic.twitter.com/lPMOciCi37 – 10:41 PM
Omari Sanfoka II @omarisankofa
The Pistons are 4-2 in 2022, with wins over the Bucks and Jazz. They were 5-28 entering 2022. – 10:31 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Giannis records a double-double in loss to the Hornets.
26 PTS | 13 REB | 8 AST | 1 BLK pic.twitter.com/zb0Zdz0tH5 – 10:31 PM

Josh Martin @LonzoWire
The 2020 NBA Rookie of the Year hit the shot to give Charlotte their second-straight victory over the champs. lonzowire.usatoday.com/lists/nba-twit… – 10:24 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Bucks couldn’t complete the comeback in Charlotte. pic.twitter.com/uN6pwqLkM3 – 10:23 PM

Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Report: Knicks, Lakers, Mavericks, Hornets interested in Myles Turner trade nba.nbcsports.com/2022/01/10/rep… – 10:13 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Another double-double night for @Khris Middleton including a season-high 11 assists. #NBAAllStar
🎰: @paysbig pic.twitter.com/rdoYm5FjBE – 10:11 PM

PJ Washington @PJWashington
3 in a row let’s keep goin #AllFly – 10:05 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
A double-double for @Miles Bridges = 50% off @yourlocaldomino for you 🍕 Use code HORNETS all day tomorrow!
#NBAAllStar | #AllFly pic.twitter.com/gIpvbzHKAH – 10:02 PM

Josh Martin @LonzoWire
LaMelo’s elite passing ability was on display in Charlotte’s victory vs. Milwaukee on Saturday. lonzowire.usatoday.com/2022/01/09/wat… – 10:00 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
“We’ll see ’em again.”
Wes chats with @DaBabyDaBaby postgame. pic.twitter.com/9OC6ZoYUVq – 9:50 PM

Charlotte Hornets @hornets
Terry: 27 PTS, 7 REB
LaMelo: 23 PTS, 5 REB
Miles: 17 PTS, 11 REB
Gordon: 14 PTS, 4 REB
Hornets: W
#AllFly | @drpepper pic.twitter.com/SUgPWZl5AX – 9:39 PM

Spencer Percy @QCHspencer
Come join us to discuss #Hornets huge win over Milwaukee for the second straight game! twitter.com/i/spaces/1LyGB… – 9:39 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Bobby 🤝 Bridges
📸 @PicknSaveStores Photo of the Night. pic.twitter.com/MOv8MPoKMS – 9:35 PM

Charlotte Hornets @hornets
Another Scary performance from the one and only @Terry Rozier 👻 RT to send Scary Terry to #NBAAllStar!
#AllFly | @HusqvarnaUSA pic.twitter.com/Tuj9C2L6hH – 9:34 PM

James Plowright @British_Buzz
Why does PJ Washington always seem to wait until he’s one foul from fouling out before playing his best defense? Anyway, thought he was great tonight down the stretch, forced a number of turnovers as well – 9:32 PM
James Plowright @British_Buzz
Great couple of home game for Charlotte, now 12-5 at home and on a 3 game winning streak. @LaMelo Ball with his first game winning basket, you know what to do #NBAAllStar. – 9:31 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
THAT’S 2 STRAIGHT Ws vs THE CHAMPS!!!! 😈
#AllFly | @NewAmsterdam pic.twitter.com/M28zflgs2h – 9:28 PM

Rod Boone @rodboone
Final: #Hornets 103, Bucks 99
They sweep the two-game set.
Terry Rozier 27 pts, 7 rebs, 4 ast
LaMelo 23 pts, 5 rebs, 3 ast
Miles Bridges 17 pts, 11 rebs
Up next: at Philadelphia on Wednesday – 9:27 PM
Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
FINAL: Hornets 103, Bucks 99 – 9:27 PM
Rod Boone @rodboone
Here is the Bucks turnover after that timeout. pic.twitter.com/tyNCmaJ9Hl – 9:26 PM

Frank Madden @fmaddenNBA
The only way for this game to end was on an unforced Bucks turnovers. – 9:25 PM
Rob Peterson @ShotDrJr
The Bucks have been not great as of late. – 9:25 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Giannis Antetokounmpo’s pass out to Pat Connaughton was too high and Connaughton tried to save it while falling into the #Bucks bench to Wesley Matthews, who also tried to save it as he dove into the crowd. #Bucks trail 101-99 with 3.3 seconds left. – 9:25 PM
Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
And appropriately for the evening, Antetokounmpo threw it a little high to Connaughton in the corner. He tried to save it. Couldn’t. Turnover.
And the Hornets lead, 101-99, with 3.3 left. – 9:25 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
HORNETS BASKETBALL!!!!!!! – 9:25 PM
James Plowright @British_Buzz
LaMelo Ball with the HORSE shot for the lead, 7.9 left for the Hornets to hold out for the W – 9:23 PM
Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
LaMelo Ball with the ridiculous floater. Ham let the Bucks’ play, but called a timeout when he didn’t see anything developing.
Hornets 101, Bucks 99. 7.9 left. – 9:23 PM
Rod Boone @rodboone
LaMelo tossed in a running floater in the lane to give #Hornets a 101-99 edge. Milwaukee calls a timeout with 7.9 seconds left. – 9:23 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
The New Orleans Pelicans, Minnesota Timberwolves and Milwaukee Bucks have seats reserved for pro personnel scouts at tonight’s Kings-Cavaliers game. That’s more than usual. Maybe it’s nothing … or maybe business is picking up with a month to go before the trade deadline. – 9:23 PM
Spencer Percy @QCHspencer
The Giannis whistle is getting dumb. – 9:22 PM
Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
Antetokounmpo to the rack. Plus the foul on Bridges.
But Borrego is challenging the call. – 9:19 PM
Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
Antetokounmpo lost the ball on the drive. Turnover to follow the turnover on the previous play. Miles’ Bridges layup and the Hornets lead, 99-95, with 42.8 left.
Bucks have had ALL the chances tonight, but have fumbled it away. – 9:17 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
DROP A “LET’S GO HORNETS!!” 🐝 pic.twitter.com/P91OciUaLs – 9:17 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Common foul on Bobby Portis. Terry Rozier breaks the tie and the #Hornets are up 97-95 with 1:55 to go in regulation. – 9:14 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
WARNING: this Giannis dunk may cause dizziness. ⚠ pic.twitter.com/sntpNZaM6G – 9:14 PM

Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
Bucks’ bench was trying to figure out if they should challenge that Bobby Portis foul and the assistants quickly told Ham he should not because of possible contact to Rozier’s head.
Officials are now reviewing the play for that exact thing. – 9:12 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Bobby Portis’ fourth foul is under review. #Bucks / #Hornets tied at 95 with 1:55 to go. – 9:12 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
All tied up in Charlotte, 95-95, with 2+ minutes to go… – 9:10 PM
Kyle Kuzma @kylekuzma
Giannis =monster – 9:10 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
The #Bucks bench is a combined 3-for-23 tonight for 10 points. – 9:08 PM
Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
Giannis Antetokounmpo wanted that one. Tried the top-of-the-key 3 that would have given the Bucks a one-point lead, but it rolled out.
Hornets 95, Bucks 93. 3:15 left. (UIOLI to Borrego) – 9:08 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
#Bucks trail 95-91 with 4:07 to go in this one. Giannis Antetokounmpo and Khris Middleton both have double-doubles. – 9:05 PM
Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
Bucks cut the Hornets’ lead down to one, but that Hayward 3 makes it 95-91 with 4:07 left.
Middleton with 25p/6r/10a. Antetokounmpo with 22p/12r/8a. – 9:05 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
#Bucks, as you’d expect at this point, are back in this one, down 90-87 with 5:35 to go. – 9:02 PM
James Plowright @British_Buzz
These Bucks games have been fun as hell, you have to pinch yourself at times to realise the team is going toe to toe against a two time MVP and the current champions. – 8:59 PM
Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
These are the numbers we just ran…why it’s so critical for the Celtics and Pacers to start getting wins…East is rolling…
Chicago – Won 9 of 10
Miami – Won 7 of 9
Milwaukee – Won 7 of 10
Philadelphia – Won 6 straight
Toronto – Won 6 straight
Charlotte – Won 5 of 7 – 8:57 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
Nothing was stopping @PJ Washington from finishing this‼ 🉑
@Drpepper | #AllFly pic.twitter.com/oHZc57XNgZ – 8:56 PM

Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
4th quarter + Khris = 🪣
RT to vote for @Khris Middleton. #NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/i7Y8WSOFvU – 8:53 PM

Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
The Bucks have not played well tonight (or even this fourth quarter, but the Hornets let them stay in it by not scoring for the first three minutes.
Hornets up, 83-78, with 9:18 left. – 8:52 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Three straight turnovers to open the fourth and the #Hornets lead is down to 83-78 on the #Bucks – 8:52 PM
Spencer Percy @QCHspencer
Milwaukee has shown a fair amount of 2-3 zone tonight. Bucks go to the 2-3 on last possession of 3Q. #Hornets stay patient, LaMelo gets into the paint w/ the dribble and McDaniels hits an enormous triple to end the quarter. pic.twitter.com/VxBKFveQWH – 8:49 PM

James Plowright @British_Buzz
Overall a good 3rd quarter even if they did leave some points on the table and the Bucks lucked out with that Nwora 3 where Giannis lost it – 8:49 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
STAND UP BUZZ CITY!
#AllFly | @AthleticBrewing pic.twitter.com/l8tBVtKhqk – 8:46 PM

Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Despite a 15-0 run during the third, the #Hornets go into the fourth quarter up 83-74 on the #Bucks – 8:45 PM
Rod Boone @rodboone
End of 3rd Q: #Hornets 83, Bucks 74 – 8:45 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Rodney leading scoring off the bench. pic.twitter.com/9HFqSu8Q2O – 8:44 PM

Quinton Mayo @RealQuintonMayo
I know we’re all watching the championship game but LAMELO BALL is HOOPING – 8:41 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
#Hornets on a 12-0 run. Up that much on the #Bucks – 8:40 PM
Spencer Percy @QCHspencer
Unreal. LaMelo glides across the whole lane in air. pic.twitter.com/1dt7hrXvRe – 8:38 PM

Rod Boone @rodboone
Random stat: Miles Bridges has tied Raymond Felton for 21st on the #Hornets all-time rebounds list with 1,366. – 8:38 PM
Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
Khris Middleton and Giannis Antetokounmpo are going to be so excited to see Jrue Holiday suit up again. – 8:38 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
Shake ’em, Bake ’em!
VOTE for @Terry Rozier! ⭐
#NBAAllStar | @HornetsOnBally pic.twitter.com/wlt6GwHjO3 – 8:34 PM

Spencer Percy @QCHspencer
Terry putting Giannis in the blender. pic.twitter.com/YuxXAsv7ts – 8:31 PM

Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
The Bucks just cannot find a rhythm against this Hornets team and haven’t been able to slow Terry Rozier down in either game in Charlotte.
Rozier up to 20/5/4 and the Hornets lead, 67-63, with 6:25 left in the third quarter. – 8:30 PM
Spencer Percy @QCHspencer
It feels like Bobby Portis should have 15 fouls. – 8:29 PM
Rod Boone @rodboone
Terry Rozier with the slick dribbling on Giannis, then banks it up and in. – 8:28 PM
Rod Boone @rodboone
#Hornets say Gordon Hayward left the game in the third quarter with a facial abrasion and is available to return. – 8:26 PM
Charlotte Hornets PR @HornetsPR
INJURY UPDATE: @Charlotte Hornets forward Gordon Hayward left the game in the 3Q with a facial abrasion. He will be available to return to tonight’s game #AllFly – 8:25 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
𝙇𝙞𝙢𝙞𝙩𝙡𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙍𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙚 👌
VOTE FOR @LaMelo Ball! #NBAAllStar
#AllFly | @HornetsOnBally pic.twitter.com/ke23aqwIfG – 8:24 PM

Rod Boone @rodboone
Terry Rozier is crashing the boards hard. Has 5 rebounds. #Hornets are outrebounding the Bucks 28-25. – 8:20 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
This shot by Giannis is so clean. 💧 pic.twitter.com/MNPmPYxAbv – 8:16 PM

Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Edged ’em heading into the half. pic.twitter.com/JpBeUdKvmM – 8:06 PM

Charlotte Hornets @hornets
T3⃣RRY! 👌
RT & VOTE for @Terry Rozier! ⭐
#AllFly | @HornetsOnBally pic.twitter.com/qAa2jF86kJ – 8:05 PM

Spencer Percy @QCHspencer
I can’t believe Giannis is complaining w/ the officials over that offensive foul. – 8:05 PM
Kane Pitman @KanePitman
I have no idea how they can call an offensive foul on Giannis for running into a player who is side on and just getting in the way. It’s more like a football play than basketball but it’s not close to legal defense. I understand why he’s upset. – 8:04 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
Locked in for all 48.
#AllFly pic.twitter.com/Sj0nsPvZ4d – 8:03 PM

James Plowright @British_Buzz
Your guy Sandro Mamukelashvili has been getting cooked on defense for the past two games @WhichCarolina.
Think he needs to be more aggressive on offense, he’s so skilled he needs to make an impact on that end. – 8:03 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Giannis Antetokounmpo ran to the #Bucks bench looking for them to challenge that offensive foul, his second of the half. The coaches didn’t agree in the moment, and he’s out on the court talking to the refs (along with Darvin Ham and Wesley Matthews) before heading in. – 8:03 PM
Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
Half: Bucks 48, Hornets 47 – 8:02 PM
Rod Boone @rodboone
Halftime: Bucks 48, #Hornets 47 – 8:02 PM
Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
Khris Middleton got two calls on drives and the officials have just sort of stopped calling it now. Ball knows it too. – 8:02 PM
Tas Melas @TasMelas
I think LaMelo Ball is wearing the same shoes that Warriors assistant coach Kenny Atkinson was wearing last night. #NBASickoMode – 8:01 PM
Spencer Percy @QCHspencer
Rozier + Hayward combined 8-13 FG. The rest of the team is 7-33. Defensive energy is there tonight, but need more contributors hitting shots. – 7:58 PM
Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
I bought some Sour Patch Kids from the concessions stand tonight in Charlotte and I’ve never felt more like @AdamMcCalvy than I do in this very moment. – 7:57 PM
Omari Sanfoka II @omarisankofa
Pistons are on an 8-1 run after the middy from Hami – 7:56 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
It’s 38-35 #Bucks at the 2:57 mark of the first half. These first halves in Charlotte have been a throwback to 90s basketball. – 7:55 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
Your access is denied 🚫
@Miles Bridges | @HornetsOnBally pic.twitter.com/wAzea7IJej – 7:54 PM

Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
Whoa. Sandro Mamukelashvili with the volleyball spike on Miles Bridges there. – 7:54 PM
James Plowright @British_Buzz
Bridges, Washington and Ball are currently a combined 4-24. Defense keeping Charlotte in this game, not something you can say often this year. – 7:52 PM
Kevin Chouinard @KLChouinard
Bobby Portis just high-fived Miles Bridges after Bridges demolished Portis’ shot attempt. – 7:52 PM
Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
Bobby Portis congratulating Miles Bridges on nice defensive plays and then going right back at him has been fun the last two games.
He just waited for a Bridges’ high-five for five seconds after that block and then went right back at him and drew a foul on the next play. – 7:51 PM
Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
Bucks have hit two of the three 3s they’ve attempted in the second quarter and opened the second quarter on a 12-4 run.
Hornets still lead, 32-31, though with 7:05 left in the first half. – 7:46 PM
Spencer Percy @QCHspencer
Miles power on full display here. Goes right through Portis + finishes in Giannis traffic. pic.twitter.com/Fsk9Q1CNyD – 7:45 PM

Omari Sanfoka II @omarisankofa
That dunk was Cade’s first made bucket. Missed his first five shots. He’s been in a bit of a slump since the Milwaukee game last week – 7:44 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Neither team is shooting it particularly well from behind the three-point line, so the #Hornets have taken a 32-21 lead thanks in part to a 18-10 edge in paint scoring. – 7:44 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Jordan from the corner. 👌 pic.twitter.com/dH1nWCfBrO – 7:39 PM

Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
After one quarter, the Hornets lead, 28-19. The Bucks are 3-of-16 from the 3-point line thus far.
Advanced Stats:
OffRtg: 70.4
DefRtg: 103.7
Net Rtg: -33.3
ORB%: 0.0%
DRB%: 73.3% – 7:34 PM
James Plowright @British_Buzz
Hornets played some of their best defense of the season for the second half of that quarter. Forced 5TOs in the quarter, gave up 0 offensive rebounds and forced a lot of contested shots.
That’s the blueprint, they can do it (When Giannis is on the bench) – 7:34 PM
Andy Larsen @andyblarsen
Jazz up 35-21 after 1Q.
How did this Pistons team beat the Bucks? – 7:34 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
Picking up right where we left off…
#AllFly pic.twitter.com/ogv6veqZG0 – 7:33 PM

Rod Boone @rodboone
End of first Q: #Hornets 28, Bucks 19 – 7:32 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
The basket by Sandro Mamukelashvili stopped a 16-0 #Hornets run during which the #Bucks went 0-for-9. – 7:31 PM
Spencer Percy @QCHspencer
These non-Giannis mins off to another awful start for Milwaukee. pic.twitter.com/b0aPBKavIe – 7:31 PM

Rod Boone @rodboone
Terry Rozier feeling it. Has 11 points in the first quarter. No hesitation whatsoever. #Hornets are on a 18-2 run, lead 28-19. – 7:30 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
#Bucks promptly miss their next five shots and the #Hornets go on an 8-0 run and Darvin Ham calls for time. Charlotte up 18-17 w/ 3:58 left in the first half. – 7:26 PM
James Plowright @British_Buzz
The impact Giannis has on the game defensively even when he doesn’t touch the ball is incredible. Both Bridges and Hayward are constantly second guessing what they do as they’re worried he’s lurking – 7:26 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
Right place at the right time 👌
@Terry Rozier | #NBAAllStar | @HornetsOnBally pic.twitter.com/aIrOsllyjY – 7:24 PM

Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Some #Hornets fans were not pleased with their team’s ball movement on that possession, which led to a #Bucks foul i.e. “Shoot it!” – 7:23 PM
Rod Boone @rodboone
First player(s) off the bench tonight: PJ Washington and Cody Martin. – 7:23 PM
James Plowright @British_Buzz
Melo looks to be sitting in the middle of the Hornets zone, exactly where Giannis likes to get it. Looks like an adjustment from Saturday, Giannis was catching it in the middle too easily and Melo reads entry passes so well for deflections – 7:22 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Pat Connaughton subs in for Giannis Antetokounmpo. #Bucks up 17-14. – 7:21 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Donte DiVincenzo is tonight’s sixth man for the #Bucks, in for Jordan Nwora. – 7:20 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Khris Middleton has passed David Wesley and Rudy Gay for 95th all-time on the NBA made three-pointers list. #Bucks – 7:19 PM
Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
Floater from Khris Middleton gives the Bucks a 17-10 lead with 7:09 left in the first quarter and James Borrego takes a timeout.
After a 1-of-11 performance (3pts) in 31 minutes on Saturday, Jordan Nwora has already hit two of his three shots and tallied five points tonight. – 7:18 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
#Bucks start out 7-for-10 from the floor (3-for-6 from behind the three-point line) and Khris Middleton and Jordan Nwora have five points apiece.
Milwaukee up 17-10 early. – 7:17 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Giannis coming out strong to start. 💪 pic.twitter.com/j9pnYt2PsJ – 7:17 PM

Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
The other day, Giannis Antetokounmpo was talking about how hard he throws some passes and Gordon Hayward took one off the face. – 7:14 PM
Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
Giannis Antetokounmpo with a big two-hand slam to get the Bucks scoring started tonight. – 7:12 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Giannis Antetokounmpo has now tied Glenn Robinson for first on the #Bucks all-time games started list at 558. – 7:10 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Different officiating crew tonight for #Bucks – #Hornets. We’ll see if we can get through the first half in less than 2.5 hours. – 7:09 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Seth Curry won’t play for the Sixers tonight, but when asked about coaching him in Dallas Stephen Silas told a great story about the time he worked Seth out with Stephen Curry in Charlotte when Seth was still in high school pic.twitter.com/X7mJyl26DK – 7:07 PM

Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
It’s time for Bucks Basketball!! pic.twitter.com/EH7Ci4k1cn – 7:05 PM

Charlotte Hornets @hornets
Drop a 😄 y’all. It’s almost tipoff time!
📍 – 🏠
🆚 – @Milwaukee Bucks
⏰ – 7PM EST
📺 – @HornetsOnBally
📻 – @WFNZ 610 AM/102.5 FM pic.twitter.com/SvSgFSgufU – 6:55 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Bobby has tallied a double-double in 3 of his last 4 games. pic.twitter.com/iAzQAN5QB5 – 6:52 PM

Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
No change to the starting lineup for the #Bucks, with Jordan Nwora and Wesley Matthews partnering up with Giannis Antetokounmpo, Khris Middleton and Bobby Portis. – 6:36 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Same 5 starting tonight vs. Hornets. pic.twitter.com/mYzkgij6MF – 6:36 PM

Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Planet Pat is back!!
🎥: @socios pic.twitter.com/ey8klFAV4b – 6:26 PM

Charlotte Hornets @hornets
Both Miles & Terry with the puffy coat drip 💧
#ULTRADrip | @MichelobULTRA pic.twitter.com/3PBu5uvEgN – 6:25 PM

Charlotte Hornets @hornets
FIRST FIVE. 🖐
#AllFly | @CrumblCookies pic.twitter.com/Jk3enrxLQ3 – 6:15 PM

James Plowright @British_Buzz
Oubre’s playing 28mpg, I’d expect 5-7 of his mins to go to Cody Martin to bump him up to 30-32. Then tonight specifically with Giannis more McDaniels at SF, maybe 7-10 more mins to get him up to 25-28. That leaves at least 12-15 mins for Bouknight, or maybe Thor if they need size – 6:11 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Rewind to Saturday night at the hive. Plenty to build on.
🔄 @BetwayUSA Game Rewind: Bucks 106 – Hornets 114 pic.twitter.com/PbmcCA9XiE – 6:07 PM

Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Welcome back, Donte!!
🎥: @Socios pic.twitter.com/7VTKdkIiH6 – 6:01 PM

Rod Boone @rodboone
“J.B., he’s a hell of a coach. They do a great job.” — Bucks acting head coach Darvin Ham – 5:56 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Pat Connaughton flew in today for the #Bucks. He’s missed the last three games. pic.twitter.com/vrCqLhZbY2 – 5:44 PM

Charlotte Hornets @hornets
INJURY REPORT vs MIL
Vernon Carey Jr. (H&S Protocols) is out.
Kelly Oubre Jr. (H&S Protocols) is out.
#AllFly | @NovantHealth pic.twitter.com/4OG9zIwQWk – 5:35 PM

Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
#Pelicans practice report presented by @HUBInsurance, Tomas Satoransky, Josh Hart return to team for Monday practice; Satoransky was forced to make Milwaukee-to-NOLA drive; Gary Clark maintains always-ready mentality: https://t.co/WsTbh4vF6G pic.twitter.com/gG45V811qs – 5:31 PM

Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Big Ragu in the house.
📸: @MotorolaUS pic.twitter.com/CTLo8PYDrD – 5:29 PM

Rod Boone @rodboone
James Borrego said Cody Martin and Jalen McDaniels will get a bulk of the extra minutes with Kelly Oubre out tonight against Milwaukee. pic.twitter.com/JH8QdD3fQb – 5:26 PM

Josh Martin @LonzoWire
The Hornets will miss their Sixth Man of the Year candidate for the next few games. lonzowire.usatoday.com/2022/01/10/kel… – 5:24 PM
Charlotte Hornets @hornets
Pregame availability with Coach JB starts now! 🎙 #MILvsCHA twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 5:20 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Back for more.
🎰: @MotorolaUS pic.twitter.com/xGpsUIRJs1 – 5:09 PM

Memphis Grizzlies @memgrizz
Mentoring makes a difference. See the full conversation with Coach Jenkins and Bucks Head Coach Mike Budenholzeron YouTube.
For more about mentoring: https://t.co/dvndIcfGAU pic.twitter.com/AsGG9xuAL8 – 5:00 PM

Charlotte Hornets @hornets
OFFICIAL: We have transferred two-way players Arnoldas Kulboka and Scottie Lewis back from the @greensboroswarm and both players will be available for tonight’s game vs. MIL.
#AllFly pic.twitter.com/xWKbsK363E – 4:45 PM

Charlotte Hornets @hornets
Sounds like a guy who deserves your #NBAAllStar votes! ⭐🤩
@LaMelo Ball | #AllFly pic.twitter.com/l7ym1OEp1r – 4:28 PM

Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
Hornets say Kelly Oubre has entered the NBA’s Health and Safety Protocols and will be downgraded to out for tonight’s game vs. Bucks. – 4:17 PM
Marc Stein @TheSteinLine
The Hornets Kelly Oubre has entered the NBA’s health and safety protocols and will be downgraded to OUT for tonight’s game against Milwaukee. – 4:17 PM
Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn
Charlotte’s Kelly Oubre has entered the league’s Covid protocols, team says. – 4:17 PM
Rod Boone @rodboone
Kelly Oubre has been placed in health and safety protocols and is out for tonight’s game against Milwaukee. Tough blow for the #Hornets. Makes their rematch with the Bucks that much more difficult, obviously. He has been playing really well. – 4:16 PM
Charlotte Hornets PR @HornetsPR
INJURY UPDATE: @Charlotte Hornets G/F Kelly Oubre has entered the NBA’s Health and Safety Protocols and will be downgraded to OUT for tonight’s game vs. MIL
#AllFly – 4:16 PM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
Over the #Wizards‘ past six games dating back to late December, Kyle Kuzma is averaging 27.0 points (on 53% shooting) and 13.0 rebounds.
The only other player in the league averaging at least 27 points and 11 boards this month is Giannis Antetokounmpo. – 4:11 PM
Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Rematch in Charlotte.
🎰: @paysbig pic.twitter.com/mv2YYcIzbh – 4:03 PM

Frank Madden @fmaddenNBA
Now that we’ve crossed the half-season mark, let’s do a Bucks roster review as aided thru Always Sunny gifs (thread) – 3:38 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
New Dunc’d On Prime: NBA Trade Season Heats Up; Bucks vs Nets Matchup. Join me and @Danny Leroux for our special trade deadline sale duncdon.supportingcast.fm/join – 3:10 PM
Justin Kubatko @jkubatko
📅 On this day in 2015, the @Chicago Bulls Pau Gasol scored a career-high 46 points and grabbed 18 rebounds in a 95-87 win over the Bucks.
Gasol and Michael Jordan (2x) are the only players in franchise history to record at least 45 points and 15 rebounds in a game. pic.twitter.com/lZHtpNNjRB – 3:01 PM

Peter Edmiston @peteredmiston
Since Ja Morant got hurt on November 26th, the Grizzlies have the best record in the NBA and have the best Net Rating by a huge margin:
Grizzlies (19-4): +13.1
Cavaliers (13-8): +9.4
Jazz (16-5): +8.9
Suns (14-6): +6.7
Mavs (12-11): +5.5
Bucks (14-8): +4.9
Warriors (13-7): +4.4 – 3:00 PM
Andre Iguodala @andre
Drop them $cashtag w/ #PaidInBitcoin follow @CashApp to get this mil in bitcoin!! pic.twitter.com/kuBavqMNL4 – 2:28 PM

Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
“The perfect point guard…You cannot ask for somebody better than Jrue.”
@Jrue Holiday x #NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/PP9aBVGcPx – 2:03 PM

Charlotte Hornets @hornets
Strap in your seatbelts 🍿👊
@GEICO | #AllFly pic.twitter.com/bvCZaFM9CB – 1:40 PM

Scottie Lewis @Scottie23L
God’s plan is so blissful ❤🙏 pic.twitter.com/419O6l6Faj – 1:13 PM

Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto
Story: Which players under 25 would you build a team around? I asked 17 NBA executives for their answers. LaMelo Ball and Evan Mobley were voted ahead of Zion Williamson. More results from our poll below.
👉🏼 https://t.co/VS7mDf3MTJ pic.twitter.com/1m3EPPZL9n – 1:03 PM

Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Khris with the follow-through. 👌
RT to vote @Khris Middleton into the #NBAAllStar game. pic.twitter.com/aIlnrLuifp – 1:02 PM

Justin Kubatko @jkubatko
📅 On this day in 1986, Clyde Drexler had a triple-double in a loss to the Bucks, tying the @Portland Trail Blazers single-game record for steals:
✅ 26 PTS
✅ 11 AST
✅ 10 STL
✅ 9 REB
It was one of two times in Drexler’s career he missed a quadruple-double by one in a single category. pic.twitter.com/LCXG4tdn0v – 1:01 PM

Josh Martin @LonzoWire
LaMelo’s elite passing ability was on display in Charlotte’s victory vs. Milwaukee on Saturday. lonzowire.usatoday.com/2022/01/09/wat… – 1:00 PM