With no Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jrue Holiday, or Khris Middleton, the Charlotte Hornets took advantage in Milwaukee for their second win in a row.
The Bucks weren’t the only team missing their stars, as Charlotte came away with a 127-119 win despite missing LaMelo Ball and Gordon Hayward who are both missing extended time due to injury.
Once again, it was unexpected offense from Charlotte’s supporting cast and balance that carried the Hornets. Five Hornets players scored at least 18 points, with Miles Bridges’ 26 points leading the charge. The Bucks simply lacked the offensive output to keep pace without their stars.
Here are three takeaways from a win that sent Charlotte to 27-24 on the year while dropping the Bucks to 32-30: