Milwaukee Bucks at Charlotte Hornets

Charlotte Broke It Open Before Halftime

Charlotte's more efficient offense helped produce a 105-90 win over Milwaukee, with the Hornets shooting 42% from the field to the Bucks' 36% while also holding advantages in assists, rebounding and paint scoring. The decisive separation came late in the second quarter: Charlotte closed the half with a 13-0 run from 2:37 to 2.8 seconds, turning a 47-45 lead into a 60-45 halftime advantage. Milwaukee never erased that cushion in the second half.

Final score: Milwaukee Bucks 90, Charlotte Hornets 105. Primary win factor: Playmaking.