The Charlotte Hornets are still winless on the road, but much of what happened in a 103-94 loss to the Bucks in Milwaukee was cause for optimism.
Missing five rotation players, the Hornets got a huge rebounding game from center Dwight Howard. However, Howard missed nine free throws, including two in the last minute at the Bradley Center.
Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo, the NBA’s leading scorer entering this game, finished with 32 points. Howard totaled 22 rebounds, four short of matching his career high. The Hornets’ single-game record is 25 by Emeka Okafor.
Charlotte Hornets' Frank Kaminsky goes up for a dunk against Milwaukee Bucks' Thon Maker during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday.