Milwaukee Bucks Extend Unbeaten Streak, Conquer Charlotte Hornets

Milwaukee Bucks Extend Unbeaten Streak, Conquer Charlotte HornetsMilwaukee Bucks Extend Unbeaten Streak, Conquer Charlotte Hornets The Milwaukee Bucks continued their dominant start to the season on Wednesday night, extending their unbeaten streak to 9-0 with a convincing 124-115 victory over the Charlotte Hornets. Giannis Antetokounmpo led the way for Milwaukee with a monster performance of 30 points, 12 rebounds, and 8 assists. Jrue Holiday added 27 points, while Khris Middleton chipped in with 24. The Bucks’ defense was also on point, holding the Hornets to just 42.9% shooting from the field. Terry Rozier led Charlotte with 29 points, while Miles Bridges added 22. The Bucks got off to a hot start, taking an early double-digit lead. Milwaukee’s defense was suffocating, forcing the Hornets into turnovers and contested shots. Charlotte rallied in the second quarter, cutting the deficit to just five points. But the Bucks responded with a flurry of three-pointers, pushing their lead back to double-digits before halftime. The Hornets never seriously threatened in the second half. The Bucks continued to pound the ball inside, while their defense made life difficult for Charlotte’s shooters. The victory extends Milwaukee’s unbeaten start to the season, making them the only remaining undefeated team in the NBA. The Bucks are now 9-0, with an average margin of victory of 12.9 points. “We’re just playing hard and together,” said Antetokounmpo after the game. “We’re not perfect, but we’re learning from our mistakes and we’re getting better every game.” The Bucks will look to extend their winning streak on Friday night when they host the Sacramento Kings. Charlotte, meanwhile, will try to snap their two-game losing streak when they face the Indiana Pacers on Thursday night.