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Charlotte Hornets come up short against Milwaukee Bucks

By Evan Birchmore

Dec 3, 2022; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets center Nick Richards (4) blocks a shot by Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez (11) during the first half at the Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 3, 2022; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets center Nick Richards (4) blocks a shot by Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez (11) during the first half at the Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports /
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The Charlotte Hornets failed to extend their winning streak to two games, falling to the Milwaukee Bucks by a final score of 105-96.

Terry Rozier led the way for Charlotte with 26 points, while Bobby Portis had 20 points to lead a short-handed Milwaukee squad.

With the loss, the Hornets are now 7-16 on the season.

What went right for the Charlotte Hornets?

Jalen McDaniels had a strong performance

Jalen McDaniels filled the stat sheet, racking up 21 points on 53.3% shooting to go along with 5 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal and 1 block. The 21 points is tied for the second-most in a game in McDaniels’ career and comes after he set his new career high with 21 points against the Boston Celtics on Monday.

The Hornets made their free throws

The Hornets went 23/26 (88.5%) from the free-throw line, registering their best free-throw percentage in a game this season.

Kelly Oubre Jr. played a large role in Charlotte’s performance from the foul line, shooting 11/12 from the charity stripe. Oubre Jr.’s 11 made free throws is the most in a game by any Charlotte player this season.

What went wrong for the Charlotte Hornets?

P.J. Washington had a night to forget

P.J. Washington struggled mightily, posting 0 points in 0/13 shooting in 33 minutes. His 13 field goal attempts are the most without a make in his career and are tied for the most without a make in Hornets history. Only David Wesley had achieved this dubious distinction prior to Washington.

Milwaukee’s role players stepped up

Playing without Giannis Antetokounmpo, Khris Middleton, and Jrue Holiday, the Bucks were forced to rely on their role players in order to come away with the win.

On the interior, the duo of Bobby Portis and Brook Lopez combined for 34 points and 14 rebounds. Meanwhile, the backcourt duo of Jevon Carter and Jordan Nwora combined for 31 points after averaging a combined 15.3 points per game coming into tonight’s contest.

What is next for the Charlotte Hornets?

Monday, December 5th- vs. Los Angeles Clippers (7:00 p.m. ET)

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