Particle.news
Download on the App Store

Giannis Returns as Bucks Outlast Hornets in Overtime NBA Cup Win

The result kept Milwaukee perfect in group play despite a 22-13 turnover gap.

Overview

  • Milwaukee beat Charlotte 147-134 in overtime to move to 8-5 overall and 2-0 in NBA Cup group play, dropping the Hornets to 4-8 and 0-2.
  • Giannis Antetokounmpo, back from a knee issue, posted 25 points, 18 assists and seven rebounds with seven turnovers.
  • Kyle Kuzma led the Bucks with 29 points and 10 rebounds as eight Milwaukee players scored in double figures.
  • Hornets rookie Kon Knueppel scored a career-high 32 in his hometown and hit two late tying threes before Antetokounmpo missed at the buzzer to force OT.
  • Myles Turner buried two threes in overtime as Milwaukee rode 20-for-34 shooting from deep to offset a shot-attempt deficit highlighted by coach Doc Rivers.