On a franchise-changing day, seeing Khris Middleton reportedly being traded to the Washington Wizards for Kyle Kuzma, the Milwaukee Bucks put things together on the court against the Charlotte Hornets, beating them 112-102. Damian Lillard played his role to perfection with 29 points, 12 assists, four rebounds, and two steals. After Giannis was a late scratch to the lineup, Bobby Portis stepped in and played one of the better games of his career, pouring in 23 points, grabbing 17 rebounds, and dishing out five assists. Nick Smith Jr. led the shorthanded Hornets with 23 points on 9/15 shooting.
Bucks vs. Hornets: A Lillard masterclass
