The Milwaukee Bucks are all set to lock horns against the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday, February 5 and their star player Giannis Antetokounmpo will miss the clash due to a right patella tendinopathy.

Middleton’s rocky 2024-25 season with the Bucks came to an end after he was traded to the Washington Wizards on Wednesday. The Bucks received Kyle Kuzma in return.

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.

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.

Analyzing Wednesday’s Milwaukee Bucks at Charlotte Hornets odds and lines, with NBA expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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