Giannis Antetokounmpo had 32 points (26 in the paint) and 14 rebounds, and the Milwaukee Bucks closed the fourth quarter on a 9-0 run to beat the Charlotte Hornets 103-94.
It was tied at 94 when Antetokounmpo’s 2 free throws put the Bucks ahead for good with 1:34 left.
Khris Middleton’s 3-pointer with 43.5 seconds left made it 99-94.
During clutch time, the Bucks outscored the Hornets 8-6.
Middleton scored 20 points (12 in the paint).
For the Hornets, Frank Kaminsky scored 18 points on 6 for 8 shooting off the bench. Dwight Howard had 8 points, 22 rebounds and 4 blocks.
The Bucks shot 47.1% from the field and 34.6% from 3 to the Hornets’ 42.3% and 26.9%. They outscored the Hornets 56-32 in the paint. The Hornets were outscored 37-20 in 11 minutes with Lamb, O'Bryant, Kaminsky, Graham and Monk on the floor together.