- Matchup: Milwaukee Bucks vs Charlotte Hornets
- Date: Monday, December 29, 2025
- Venue: Spectrum Center, Charlotte, NC
- Broadcast: FanDuel Sports Network
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On Monday, the Charlotte Hornets (10-20) will face off against the Milwaukee Bucks (12-18) at Spectrum Center.
In their latest outing, the Bucks triumphed over the Pacers with a score of 111-94. The Bucks committed 15 fouls, while the Pacers were called for 21 fouls. Milwaukee hit 8 of their 31 three-point attempts, whereas Indiana managed to shoot 60.6% from the free-throw line, converting 20 of 33 attempts. The Pacers secured 40 rebounds (7 offensive, 33 defensive) and recorded 9 blocks. They also achieved 20 assists and made 8 steals during the game. Defensively, the Bucks limited their opponents to a shooting percentage of 40.7% on 33 of 81 attempts. Milwaukee accumulated 25 assists and forced 19 turnovers, garnering an impressive 12 steals. On the boards, they collected a total of 48 rebounds, with 7 being offensive. From the charity stripe, the Bucks converted 17 of 24 attempts for a shooting percentage of 70.8%. Milwaukee concluded the game with a field goal percentage of 51.2% (42 of 82) and drained 10 of 30 attempts from beyond the arc.
Kevin Porter Jr. played a pivotal role in the game, finishing with 24 points, shooting 8 of 13 from the field. He spent 38 minutes on the court and grabbed 6 rebounds, ending the match with a shooting percentage of 61.5% and providing 5 assists.
The Bucks enter this matchup with a record of 12-18 for the season. They average 113.0 points per game (25th in the NBA) while shooting 48.7% from the field. Milwaukee has a three-point shooting percentage of 39.7% (446 of 1,123) and a free-throw accuracy of 72.5%. As a team, the Bucks average 40.0 rebounds and have notched a total of 795 assists this season, ranking 15th in the NBA. They commit 15.1 turnovers per game and average 21.7 personal fouls each night.
On the defensive end, the Bucks force opponents into 14.6 turnovers per game while committing 19.0 fouls. They rank 17th in the league for assists allowed with a total of 799. Opponents are shooting 47.0% from the field against them (1,230 of 2,619) and they allow 44.6 rebounds per game. Milwaukee’s defense permits a three-point shooting rate of 35.6%, ranking 15th in the NBA for points per game allowed at 116.2.
In their last game, the Hornets secured a victory, defeating the Wizards 126-109. Charlotte recorded 37 defensive rebounds and 14 offensive boards, totaling 51. They turned the ball over 13 times, while also amassing 9 steals. The Wizards committed 23 personal fouls, allowing the Hornets to take 27 free throw attempts, converting 22 for a rate of 81.5%. From beyond the arc, Charlotte connected on 20 of 50 attempts (40.0%). Overall, the Hornets shot 42 of 93 from the field for 45.2%. Conversely, the Wizards shot 40 of 97, achieving a field goal percentage of 41.2%. The Hornets allowed Washington to secure 49 rebounds overall (18 offensive).
LaMelo Ball was a key player for the Hornets, scoring 23 points in 25 minutes on the court and dishing out 9 assists. He shot 7 of 12, finishing with a shooting percentage of 58.3%, along with 2 rebounds.
Charlotte holds a record of 10-20 this season. The Hornets average 19.3 personal fouls per game while converting 81.6% of their free-throw attempts. They assist teammates 26.3 times per game (14th in the league) and average 15.9 turnovers. Overall, Charlotte has scored 3,463 points this year (115.4 per game) and collects 44.4 rebounds per contest. Offensively, the Hornets shoot 45.5% from the field, ranking them 24th in the league.
Defensively, the Hornets concede 38.3% shooting from three-point range (398 of 1,038) and allow opponents to shoot 80.0% from the free-throw line. They yield 28.7 assists and 41.1 total rebounds per game, placing them 27th and 3rd in the league, respectively. Charlotte is ranked 23rd in points per game allowed, surrendering 118.8. They force 13.1 turnovers per game but have allowed teams to shoot 48.9% from the field, ranking them 27th in the NBA.
Who will prevail in tonight’s NBA contest?
Prediction: Back Milwaukee
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