Charlotte Hornets Stumble at Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee Bucks Dominate on Home Court
The Charlotte Hornets, with a season record of 10-41, faced off against the Milwaukee Bucks who held a stronger 34-19 record. The game concluded with the Hornets falling to the Bucks in a decisive 84-120 loss.
The Hornets struggled to find their rhythm at Fiserv Forum, trailing behind in each quarter. Despite their efforts, they could not overcome the dominant play of the home team. The visitors managed to score 17 points in the first quarter and slightly improved with 21 points in both second and fourth quarters while peaking at 25 points in the third. However, this was not enough as they ended up with an overall field goal percentage of just 34 percent.
Charlotte's performance was hindered by their inability to convert opportunities into points. They shot only 24 percent from beyond the arc and had a two-point field goal percentage of merely 40 percent. Their free throw accuracy was one of few positives, standing at an impressive rate of approximately 79 percent.
Rebounding was another area where Charlotte showed some strength; they collected a total of 56 rebounds - eight offensive and forty-eight defensive ones. Yet this did not translate into control over the game as evidenced by their time leading which amounted to just over one minute.
On individual performances for Charlotte, there were no standout moments that could shift momentum significantly in their favor. The bench contributed a substantial portion of points totaling up to thirty-two but it wasn't enough against Milwaukee's robust defense that blocked five shots and stole possession eight times throughout the contest.
The Bucks showcased why they are among top contenders this season by maintaining control for nearly forty-six minutes and achieving an efficiency rating far surpassing that of Charlotte's - marking it at an outstanding level compared to eighty-one for Charlotte.
Looking ahead after this tough outing on February tenth at six PM Eastern Time (ET), fans can catch Charlotte back on home turf as they host Memphis Grizzlies at Spectrum Center located in North Carolina’s city named after Queen Charlotte herself – broadcasted live on BSSE channel six hundred forty-nine for those tuning from both teams' regions.