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Short-Handed Hornets Beat Bucks 111-100 as Rookie Kalkbrenner Shines, Giannis Sits

Charlotte’s victory sets up a Friday rematch in Milwaukee with Giannis Antetokounmpo listed as probable to return in NBA Cup play.

Nov 10, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) reacts after scoring against the Dallas Mavericks during the fourth quarter at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
Jul 20, 2021; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) celebrates with the NBA Finals MVP Trophy following the game against the Phoenix Suns following game six of the 2021 NBA Finals at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images
Nov 9, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) puts up a shot during pregame warmups before a game against Houston Rockets at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Michael McLoone-Imagn Images
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 12: (EDITORS NOTE: Alternate crop.) Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks dribbles the ball against the New York Knicks during the second half at Madison Square Garden on January 12, 2025 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Evan Bernstein/Getty Images)

Overview

  • Charlotte snapped a three-game skid, taking the lead late in the first quarter and controlling the rest of the way for a 111-100 win.
  • Rookie Ryan Kalkbrenner went 8-for-8 for 17 points with nine rebounds on the day he welcomed a newborn daughter.
  • The Hornets owned the glass 50-34 and converted 23 of 27 free throws to the Bucks’ 8 of 13, keying the result.
  • Milwaukee played without league scoring leader Giannis Antetokounmpo due to left knee patellar tendinopathy, which coach Doc Rivers framed as workload management in a dense stretch.
  • The teams meet again Friday in Milwaukee for an NBA Cup group game, with Antetokounmpo a game-time decision and Charlotte’s LaMelo Ball listed as probable.