Giannis Antetokounmpo had 29 points (18 in the paint) and 12 rebounds, and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Charlotte Hornets 114-104.
The Bucks took control with a 24-11 run in the first quarter and led by as many as 19.
During clutch time, the Bucks outscored the Hornets 4-2.
Brook Lopez scored 22 points (16 in the paint) on 9 for 12 shooting.
For the Hornets, Devonte' Graham had 25 points and 6 assists, and Terry Rozier went 0 for 7 from 3. Miles Bridges had 21 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists.
The Hornets committed 18 turnovers to the Bucks’ 15. They got 7 offensive rebounds, about 4 fewer than usual for the shots they missed.