Giannis Antetokounmpo recorded 40 points, 12 rebounds and nine assists and LaMelo Ball scored 36 on a career-high eight 3-point makes as the Milwaukee Bucks came back to down the Charlotte Hornets, 127-125 and win their eighth-straight game.
A smooth step-back by Gordon Hayward opened the scoring for the Hornets. PJ Washington stayed hot, nailing a pair of threes in the opening quarter, along with Miles Bridges as the Hornets built a 17-7 lead just over four minutes in. Giannis Antetokounmpo got himself going with some strong drives to the rim, though Charlotte defended the Bucks well and made 10 first-quarter threes to open up 41-25 lead.