The Milwaukee Bucks have defeated the Charlotte Hornets 113-112. The Bucks got off to a good start to the 2018-2019 season. What was a 1 point victory almost turned into a blown game in Mike Budenholzer’s first game as the Head Coach of the Milwaukee Bucks. The Bucks at one point lead by 20 points and appeared to have the game under control. But Charlotte Hornets All-Star point guard Kemba Walker had other ideas, Walker scored 41 points and almost willed his team back to victory!
The Bucks MVP canidate Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 25 points to go along with a whopping 18 rebounds and 8 assists. He just missed a triple double but on the down side, Ginnas must protect the ball better as he turned it over 8 times! The Bucks had 6 scorers in double figures, all 5 starters included. Bucks rookie Donte DiVincenzo scored 8 points on 3-6 shooting in his NBA debut, including two 3’s.
The Hornets gave the Bucks a problem in the 4th quarter but at the end of the day couldn’t mount the comeback. The Bucks play there first regular season game in the Fiserv Forum on Friday vs the Indiana Pacers.
Milwaukee Bucks Defeat Charlotte Hornets 113-112
