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Giannis Returns, Bucks Outlast Hornets 147-134 in OT to Stay Unbeaten in NBA Cup

The victory keeps Milwaukee 2-0 in NBA Cup group play.

Overview

  • Giannis Antetokounmpo returned from left knee patellar tendinopathy and logged 25 points, 18 assists and seven rebounds.
  • Kyle Kuzma led Milwaukee with 29 points and 10 rebounds in a strong start, adding five assists and four steals.
  • Rookie Kon Knueppel scored 32 in his first NBA game in his hometown and hit two late threes to force overtime.
  • Myles Turner knocked down two overtime three-pointers to help Milwaukee seize control after regulation.
  • Doc Rivers pointed to a 22-13 turnover gap as a concern as the Bucks shot 20-of-34 from deep and moved to 8-5 overall, with Charlotte dropping to 4-8.