The Charlotte Hornets (15-36, 8-20 Away) will try to overcome one of the league’s top shooting defenses when they head to face the Milwaukee Bucks (33-17, 20-5 Home) on Tuesday.
Charlotte topped the Miami Heat 122-117 at Spectrum Center on Sunday. With 31 points, seven assists, and six rebounds, Terry Rozier was the standout player.
The Hornets are the 14th seed in the Eastern Conference. Milwaukee won their fourth in a row in impressive fashion on Sunday at Fiserv Forum, beating the New Orleans Pelicans 135-110. Giannis Antetokounmpo had 50 points and 13 rebounds, leading the team.
The Bucks are third in the Eastern Conference, 2.5 games behind the Boston Celtics. It’s the final meeting of the season between the teams. Charlotte and Milwaukee have split their two matchups this season. The Hornets got the win in the most recent meeting, beating the Bucks 138-109 at Fiserv Forum on January 6.
Rozier led the Hornets with 39 points. Bobby Portis had 19 points and 12 rebounds in the loss. Rozier is averaging 21.7 points per game to lead the Hornets in scoring this season. Rozier also has dished 5.1 assists per game.
Meanwhile, Mason Plumlee is grabbing 9.7 rebounds.Antetokounmpo has been the primary provider for the Bucks on offense, averaging 31.7 points per game. He ranks as the third-highest scorer in the league. Antetokounmpo also has pulled down 12.0 rebounds per game, second-most in the NBA.
Jrue Holiday has recorded 7.3 assists per game. The Bucks rank as one of the stingiest FG% defenses in the NBA, holding opponents to a fourth-lowest rate of 45.7%. The Hornets are 2-5 in seven visits to Fiserv Forum. Milwaukee is seeking a fifth consecutive home win this season.
Charlotte is 4-6 in the last 10 games with an average margin of -7.0 (113.4-120.4). Milwaukee has gone 7-3 over the last 10, scoring 120.8 points per game on average while holding opponents to 114.9 (+5.9 margin). The Bucks are averaging 114.1 ppg for the full season while allowing 111.9.
HORNETS HOT/COLD
(Last Five | Season Average | Differential)
Points + Rebounds + Assists:
Nick Richards: 5.5 | 14.2 | -8.7
Points per game:
Mason Plumlee: 18.2 | 12.2 | +6.0
Rebounds per game:
LaMelo Ball: 9.0 | 5.3 | +3.7
Nick Richards: 1.5 | 5.6 | -4.1
BUCKS HOT/COLD
(Last Five | Season Average | Differential)
Points + Rebounds + Assists:
Pat Connaughton: 20.8 | 14.5 | +6.3
Points per game:
Bobby Portis: 20.5 | 14.4 | +6.1
SportsTips’ NBA Pick:
Milwaukee Bucks -11.5 (-105)
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