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Hornets score early, often in crushing Bucks

Charlotte Hornets guards Terry Rozier and LaMelo Ball took turns raining 3-point baskets on the host Milwaukee Bucks in a 138-109 romp Friday night.

Rozier scored 39 points, bagging six 3s, and Ball racked up 24 points with seven of his eight field goals from 3-point range as the Hornets won for just the second time in seven games. They scored 51 first-quarter points, tying the NBA record for most points in an opening quarter.

Charlotte racked up 14 of its 20 3-pointers in the first half when it compiled 84 points.

P.J. Washington finished with 23 points, including five 3s.