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Can the Hornets' Late Surge Overcome the Bucks' Dominance at Fiserv Forum?

In a recent encounter at the Fiserv Forum, the Charlotte Hornets faced a tough challenge against the Milwaukee Bucks. The Hornets, with a record of 15-43, were unable to secure victory, falling short with an 85-123 loss. The Bucks improved their season to 38-21.


MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - FEBRUARY 27: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks shoots the ball against Nick Richards #4 of the Charlotte Hornets during the second half at Fiserv Forum on February 27, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

The game started unfavorably for the Hornets as they trailed early on, managing only 16 points in the first quarter and falling further behind with just 10 points in the second. Despite a valiant effort in the second half that saw them score 23 and an impressive surge of 36 points in the final quarter, it was not enough to close down their opponents.


The Charlotte team struggled from beyond the arc throughout most of the game, converting only 28 percent of their three-point attempts. However, they excelled at free throws where they achieved an accuracy rate of 82 percent. Their efforts inside were more fruitful as well; they made over half their attempts from within paint.


MILWAUKEE, WI - FEBRUARY 27: Tre Mann #23 of the Charlotte Hornets  handles the ball during the game against the Milwaukee Bucks on February 27, 2024 at the Fiserv Forum Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2024 NBAE (Photo by Gary Dineen/NBAE via Getty Images).

Defensively though, there was room for improvement as evidenced by allowing a hefty number of points against them – totaling up to 123 by game's end. They also recorded fewer blocks and steals compared to Milwaukee – two blocks and six steals for Charlotte versus three blocks and seven steals for Milwaukee.


Offensively speaking, assists were one area where Charlotte showed strong teamwork with a total count reaching twenty-four assists during playtime but turnovers remained an issue; thirteen lost possessions contributed significantly to their defeat.


MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - FEBRUARY 27: Cody Martin #11 of the Charlotte Hornets dribbles the ball against Damian Lillard #0 of the Milwaukee Bucks during the first half at Fiserv Forum on February 27, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

Looking ahead now towards future games: The next match-up will see The Charlotte Hornets hosting The Milwaukee Bucks once again at Spectrum Center located in Charlotte on February 29th at precisely six o'clock PM Eastern Time Zone (ET). Fans eager not miss out can tune into BSSE or BSWI networks which will be broadcasting this event live across television screens everywhere.

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