The Bucks defeated the Hornets, 123-85, as they won their third in a row to improve to 38-21. Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Bucks with 24 points and eight rebounds as Damian Lillard added 23 points, nine rebounds, and seven assists. Miles Bridges led the Hornets with 17 points in the loss. The Hornets moved to 15-43 with the loss.