The Hornets' losing streak has reached six games, while the Bucks ended their four-game skid with this win. Milwaukee officially won the season series 2-1.

Damian Lillard had 29 points and 12 assists, Bobby Portis had 23 points and 17 rebounds in his first game since Jan. 23 and the Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Charlotte Hornets 112-102 on Wednesday night in their first game since trading longtime guard Khris Middleton.

Damian Lillard poured in 29 points and Bobby Portis racked up 23 as the visiting Milwaukee Bucks halted a four-game losing streak by drilling the Charlotte Hornets 112-102 on Wednesday night.

Giannis Antetokounmpo was scratched just before the Milwaukee Bucks’ game against the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday night because of tightness in his left calf.

Portis Jr. got the start in place of Giannis Antetokounmpo, and scored six points. Is Giannis playing? No. Antetokounmpo was scratched from the game after going through the team's

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