Overview
- Miles Bridges scored 20 points and rookie Ryan Kalkbrenner added 17 on a perfect 8-for-8 night, with Collin Sexton and Kon Knueppel contributing 16 each.
- Ryan Rollins led Milwaukee with 25 points and Myles Turner had 21, while Kyle Kuzma was held to eight on 3-for-12 shooting.
- Charlotte outrebounded Milwaukee 50-34 and went 23-for-27 at the line compared with the Bucks’ 8-for-13.
- The Hornets seized the lead late in the first quarter, led 59-50 at halftime, and stretched the margin with a 16-6 surge to open the second half.
- The teams play again Friday in Milwaukee, with Giannis Antetokounmpo expected to return.