Milwaukee Bucks could not be stopped during the game against Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday night. Milwaukee was coming off a disappointing defeat at the hands of the undermanned Brooklyn Nets.
They bounce back emphatically with a 106-130 win vs Charlotte. The Bucks started with a big run in the second quarter, and they dominated their opponent in the third period to secure a win.
The Hornets could never get back into the game after falling behind 25+ points during the third quarter (65-95). The Bucks shot the ball extremely well and allowed their starters to dominate the game.
Against one of the worst defenses in the NBA, Milwaukee flourished in the open floor and control the game from the beginning. The Hornets allowed 44 points in the second quarter, while the Bucks shot 40 percent from deep and out rebounded Charlotte 52-73.
Jrue just hit his 5th three pointer tonight – a season high. 👌 pic.twitter.com/3cCgLPMuFb — Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) March 1, 2022
Giannis Antetokounmpo put an impressive double-double of 26 points and 16 rebounds to put an end to a two-game losing streak for his team. Giannis has recorded his fifth game with at least 25 points, 15 rebounds and five assists in less than 30 minutes.
Giannis recorded his 5th 25/15/5 game in less than 30 minutes played tonight. No other player since 1980 has more than one. (via @statmuse) 🎰 @paysbig pic.twitter.com/QfSXfJyo50 — Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) March 1, 2022
Charlotte dropped its second game in the row and its fifth in the last six games. They dropped to 30-33, which ranks them ninth in the East. The Bucks climbed over Cleveland after improving to 37-25.
Three tough games against contending teams are coming ahead for Giannis and co. They will face Miami on Thursday, before they travel to Chicago to play the Bulls. They are going to finish their three-game run at home vs Phoenix.
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