Key Takeaways:
- Miles Bridges recorded 20 points as the Charlotte Hornets defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 111-100
- Ryan Kalkbrenner delivered a perfect shooting performance, registering 17 points on 8-for-8 field goals
- The Hornets halted their three-game losing run while the Bucks were missing Giannis Antetokounmpo
Match Overview
The Charlotte Hornets brought an end to their three-game skid with a 111-100 triumph over the Milwaukee Bucks at home on Wednesday evening. Charlotte surged ahead late in the first quarter and never relinquished the lead for the remainder of the contest, despite the absence of both LaMelo Ball (right ankle impingement) and Brandon Miller (left shoulder subluxation).
that's a WIN in the hive! #HiveMentality pic.twitter.com/AFJRrKX6b5
— Charlotte Hornets (@hornets) November 13, 2025
Player Performances and Key Statistics
Miles Bridges headed up the Hornets’ scoring effort with 20 points, supported by Ryan Kalkbrenner, who achieved an unblemished 8-for-8 from the field for 17 points. Collin Sexton and Kon Knueppel each contributed 16 points for Charlotte, bolstering a well-rounded offensive display.
For the Bucks, Ryan Rollins was the standout performer, amassing 25 points on highly efficient 10-for-15 shooting and converting four of his six attempts from three-point range. Myles Turner added 21 points. However, Kyle Kuzma, having shot 55.3% so far this season and coming off a campaign-best 26 points against Dallas, was held to just eight points on 3-for-12 shooting.
| Team | Final Score | Top Scorer | Rebounds | Free Throws |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Hornets | 111 | Miles Bridges (20) | 50 | 23-27 |
| Milwaukee Bucks | 100 | Ryan Rollins (25) | 34 | 8-13 |
Game Flow and Absences
Charlotte established their superiority with a crucial run late in the opening quarter, taking the lead with 3:52 left and maintaining control from that point on. At the break, the Hornets were ahead 59-50 and proceeded to outpace Milwaukee in both rebounding (50 to 34) and free-throw shooting, converting 23 of their 27 attempts compared to the Bucks’ 8-for-13.
Milwaukee were without Giannis Antetokounmpo, the two-time NBA MVP, who missed the game due to left knee patellar tendinopathy. He is expected to return for the sides’ next meeting on Friday in Milwaukee.
The two teams are scheduled to reconvene on Friday night for a rematch at the Fiserv Forum.
