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Bucks Aim to Swarm the Hornets at Fiserv Forum Showdown

As the Milwaukee Bucks prepare to host the Charlotte Hornets at Fiserv Forum, fans are eager for what promises to be an electrifying encounter. The Bucks, riding high on a wave of recent successes, look to continue their dominant form in front of their home crowd.


CHARLOTTE, NC - NOVEMBER 17: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks shoots the ball during the game against the Charlotte Hornets during the In-Season Tournament on November 17, 2023 at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. 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 2023 NBAE (Photo by Kent Smith/NBAE via Getty Images)

The team's performance has been impressive, with a strong winning trend that has seen them secure victories in two out of their last three games. Their latest outing against the New York Knicks was a nail-biter that ended in a 122-129 loss. Despite this setback, the Bucks showcased their offensive prowess by maintaining an effective field goal percentage of 54 and converting 60 percent from inside the paint.


Milwaukee's resilience was on full display as they bounced back with a commanding 130-111 win over the Knicks just two days later. This time around, they improved their shooting efficiency across all fronts – hitting half of their three-point attempts and boasting an overall field goal percentage of 53. Their defensive efforts were also notable as they held their opponents to just over one point per possession.


CHARLOTTE, NC - NOVEMBER 17: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks is introduced before the game against the Charlotte Hornets during the In-Season Tournament on November 17, 2023 at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. 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 2023 NBAE (Photo by Kent Smith/NBAE via Getty Images)

In another recent matchup against Orlando Magic at home, Milwaukee emerged victorious with a scoreline of 118-114. The team's ability to capitalize on second-chance points and maintain control throughout most parts of the game played crucial roles in sealing this win.


Heading into this upcoming game against Charlotte Hornets, fans can expect Milwaukee Bucks' offense to be relentless as usual. With strong performances both from starters and bench players contributing valuable points recently, depth could once again play a key role.


CHARLOTTE, NC - NOVEMBER 17: Damian Lillard #0 of the Milwaukee Bucks shoots a three point basket during the game against the Charlotte Hornets during the In-Season Tournament on November 17, 2023 at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. 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 2023 NBAE (Photo by Kent Smith/NBAE via Getty Images)

The venue itself may offer an additional edge; Fiserv Forum has been nothing short of a fortress for Milwaukee where they have consistently thrived under its roof – something that could very well continue given current trends.


Fans can catch all the action live on BSWI network channel 669 or BSSE channel 649 when these two teams face off on February 10th at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee starting from 01:00 AM UTC (February 9th local time).

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