Antetokounmpo returned with 25+7+18, the Bucks defeated the Hornets in overtime, and Hamm won 16 consecutive games in the cup.

On November 15, the Bucks faced the Hornets at home in the NBA Cup. The two sides faced off for the second time in three days. Antetokounmpo made his comeback with three goals. Antetokounmpo, Kuzma and Rollins all scored 20+ points and led the team to a thrilling victory. In the end, the Bucks defeated the Hornets 147-134 in overtime. The Bucks won the NBA Cup for 10 consecutive games. Bucks assistant Hamham went 16-0 in the NBA Cup.

Statistics

Bucks: Kuzma 29 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals, Antetokounmpo 25 points, 7 rebounds, 18 assists and 2 steals, Rollins 20 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists, Turner 18 points and 3 rebounds, Green 13 points and 2 assists, Portis 12 points, 4 rebounds and 1 assist, Anthony 10 points, 3 rebounds and 5 assists, Harris 10 points.

Hornets: Bridges had 32 points, 7 rebounds and 2 assists, Kniper had 32 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists and 3 steals, three goals, 16 points, 3 rebounds and 10 assists, Diabate had 15 points and 11 rebounds, Sexton had 14 points and 4 assists, and James had 12 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists and 5 steals.

Game Review

For the first time this season, the Bucks, who lacked Antetokounmpo, lost to the Hornets 100-111 in an away game. The Bucks are missing Prince and Porter Jr. in this game, and the Hornets are missing Miller, Green, Gerwig and Kalkbrenner. Both sides scored 30+ points in the first quarter to start the battle. The two teams continued to bite the score at the beginning and fought until the Bucks fell behind 19-20. The Bucks went on a 10-2 offensive to lead by 7 points. The Hornets responded with an 11-5 offensive. At the end of the first quarter, the Bucks led the Hornets 34-33 by 1 point. In the first quarter, the Bucks made 13 of 18 goals, including 6 of 8 three-pointers, which also exceeded 70% of the goals. Antetokounmpo had 4 points and 4 assists. Kuzma and Turner both scored 9 points. The Hornets made 12 of 25, including 5 of 14 three-pointers. Bridges scored 10 points on 4 of 5.

In the second quarter of the game, the Hornets continued their offensive firepower and scored 30+ points in a single quarter for two consecutive quarters, and completed their only 35+ score in a single quarter. The Bucks' offensive firepower dropped by less than 30 points in a single quarter, and the Bucks lost 27-36 by 9 points in a single quarter. In the first two quarters of the game, both sides scored in double figures. Antetokounmpo scored 11+4+7 on 5 of 8 and Kuzma scored 14+5+3 on 5 of 7; Bridges scored 14+5 on 6 of 11 and Kniper scored 16 points on 6 of 9. At the end of the first half, the Bucks were overtaken by the Hornets 61-69 by 8 points.

Back from the halftime break, the Bucks' offensive firepower increased again. They scored 42 points in the third quarter, 15 points more than in the second quarter. The Hornets were 1 point away from scoring 30+ points in three consecutive quarters. The Bucks beat the Hornets 42-29 by 13 points in a single quarter. At the end of the three quarters, the Bucks overtook the Hornets 103-98 by 5 points.

In the fourth quarter of the game, the Hornets once again scored 30+ points in a single quarter. The Bucks were chased by the Hornets' counterattack. The two sides were 129-129 in regular time. Antetokounmpo missed the winning shot. Entering overtime, Antetokounmpo led the team with an 18-5 offensive to establish the victory. In the end, the Bucks defeated the Hornets 147-134 in overtime.

Starting lineup for both sides

Bucks: Kuzma, Antetokounmpo, Turner, Green, Rollins

Hornets: Kniper, Bridges, Three Balls, James, Diabate

(Text/Zuiwo Fusheng)