Hornets Secure Victory Over Bucks at Home
Wednesday, November 12, 2025, 7:00 PM ET · Spectrum Center
Charlotte Hornets 111, Milwaukee Bucks 100, final. Our NBA picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Milwaukee Bucks vs Charlotte Hornets?
Charlotte Hornets beat Milwaukee Bucks 111-100 at Spectrum Center on November 12, 2025.
In a tightly contested matchup, the Charlotte Hornets triumphed over the Milwaukee Bucks with a final score of 111-100 at the Spectrum Center on November 13, 2025. This victory marked the Hornets' second win at home this season, improving their home record to 3-7, while the Bucks fell to 7-6 overall.
The Hornets entered the game struggling, having lost their last three games, including a recent defeat against the Los Angeles Lakers on November 11, where they lost 111-121. In their last ten games, Charlotte has a record of 3-7, averaging 118.2 points scored while allowing 121.0 points per game. Their recent form has been particularly concerning, with a 1-4 record in their last five games, averaging 112.4 points scored and 117.6 points allowed.
In contrast, the Bucks arrived with a more favorable record of 7-5, having won their last game against the Dallas Mavericks 116-114 on November 11. Over their last ten games, Milwaukee has recorded a 6-4 record, averaging 118.3 points scored and 117.9 points allowed. Their recent form shows a slight improvement, with a record of 3-2 in their last five games, averaging 114.8 points scored and 117.8 points allowed.
Historically, the Hornets lead the season series against the Bucks 1-0, having previously defeated them 115-114 on November 16, 2024. However, the Bucks had won the two prior meetings in the same season, indicating a competitive rivalry.
In terms of injuries, the Hornets were dealing with the day-to-day statuses of Brandon Miller (shoulder) and PJ Hall (ankle), while the Bucks had Kevin Porter Jr. listed as day-to-day due to a knee issue. The absence of key players could have impacted both teams' performances, but the Hornets managed to secure the win despite these challenges.
The betting market had priced the Hornets as significant underdogs, reflecting their recent struggles, but they defied expectations with a strong performance at home. The conditions at the Spectrum Center were favorable for the Hornets, who capitalized on their home court advantage.
As the game progressed, the Hornets showcased their resilience, particularly in the fourth quarter where they maintained their lead. Key plays included a driving layup by Kon Knueppel and a series of free throws by Liam McNeeley, which helped solidify their advantage. Pete Nance also contributed significantly with two crucial three-pointers in the final minutes, ensuring the Hornets kept the Bucks at bay.
Overall, the Hornets' victory not only boosts their morale but also highlights their potential to compete effectively at home, while the Bucks will need to regroup after this setback as they continue their season.
Injury report
- Brandon MillerDay-To-DayShoulderCharlotte Hornets
- PJ HallDay-To-DayAnkleCharlotte Hornets
- Kevin Porter Jr.Day-To-DayKneeMilwaukee Bucks
Leaders
- PointsMiles Bridges20Charlotte Hornets
- AssistsCollin Sexton8Charlotte Hornets
- ReboundsMoussa Diabate13Charlotte Hornets
- PointsRyan Rollins25Milwaukee Bucks
- AssistsRyan Rollins6Milwaukee Bucks
- ReboundsBobby Portis8Milwaukee Bucks
Recent form
Charlotte Hornets
Last 10: 3-7Streak L3118.2 scored · 121 allowed per game2-3 at home
- L111-121vs Los Angeles LakersNov 11
- L108-126at Miami HeatNov 8
- L112-116at New Orleans PelicansNov 5
- W126-103vs Utah JazzNov 2
- L105-122vs Minnesota TimberwolvesNov 1
- L107-123vs Orlando MagicOct 30
- L117-144at Miami HeatOct 28
- W139-113at Washington WizardsOct 26
- L121-125at Philadelphia 76ersOct 25
- W136-117vs Brooklyn NetsOct 22
Milwaukee Bucks
Last 10: 6-4Streak W1118.3 scored · 117.9 allowed per game3-2 away
- W116-114at Dallas MavericksNov 11
- L115-122vs Houston RocketsNov 9
- W126-110vs Chicago BullsNov 8
- L100-128at Toronto RaptorsNov 5
- W117-115at Indiana PacersNov 4
- L133-135vs Sacramento KingsNov 1
- W120-110vs Golden State WarriorsOct 31
- W121-111vs New York KnicksOct 29
- L113-118at Cleveland CavaliersOct 26
- W122-116at Toronto RaptorsOct 24
Standings
| Team | Games behind | Lost | Streak | Win % | Won |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit | - | 22 | W3 | .732 | 60 |
| Cleveland | 8 | 30 | W1 | .634 | 52 |
| Milwaukee | 28 | 50 | L1 | .390 | 32 |
| Chicago | 29 | 51 | L2 | .378 | 31 |
| Indiana | 41 | 63 | L2 | .232 | 19 |
| Atlanta | - | 36 | L1 | .561 | 46 |
| Orlando | 1 | 37 | L1 | .549 | 45 |
| Charlotte | 2 | 38 | W1 | .537 | 44 |
| Miami | 3 | 39 | W2 | .524 | 43 |
| Washington | 29 | 65 | L10 | .207 | 17 |
Box score
| Stat | Milwaukee Bucks | Charlotte Hornets |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 40-88 | 38-86 |
| Field goal % | 45 | 44 |
| Three-pointers | 12-30 | 12-40 |
| Three-point % | 40 | 30 |
| Free throws | 8-13 | 23-27 |
| Free throw % | 62 | 85 |
| Rebounds | 34 | 50 |
| Offensive rebounds | 10 | 15 |
| Defensive rebounds | 24 | 35 |
| Assists | 29 | 27 |
| Steals | 6 | 5 |
| Blocks | 6 | 5 |
| Turnovers | 9 | 13 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 3 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 9 | 24 |
| Fast-break points | 12 | 12 |
| Points in the paint | 48 | 50 |
| Fouls | 22 | 15 |
| Largest lead | 3 | 22 |
How the scoring went
- 3rd Quarter63-75Ryan Rollins makes 12-foot step back jumpshot
- 3rd Quarter65-75Amir Coffey makes 9-foot two point shot (Ryan Rollins assists)
- 3rd Quarter65-77Kon Knueppel makes 6-foot driving floating jump shot (Tre Mann assists)
- 3rd Quarter68-77Ryan Rollins makes 25-foot three point step back jumpshot
- 3rd Quarter68-79Ryan Kalkbrenner makes 2-foot dunk (KJ Simpson assists)
- 3rd Quarter68-81Tre Mann makes driving layup
- 3rd Quarter70-81Bobby Portis makes 12-foot two point shot (Ryan Rollins assists)
- 3rd Quarter72-81Bobby Portis makes 8-foot driving floating jump shot (Cole Anthony assists)
- 3rd Quarter72-83KJ Simpson makes layup (Tre Mann assists)
- 4th Quarter72-85Pat Connaughton makes driving layup (Collin Sexton assists)
- 4th Quarter74-85Cole Anthony makes 7-foot pullup jump shot
- 4th Quarter74-87Ryan Kalkbrenner makes two point shot
- 4th Quarter74-90Collin Sexton makes 26-foot three point jumper (Pat Connaughton assists)
- 4th Quarter74-92Collin Sexton makes driving layup
- 4th Quarter76-92Bobby Portis makes layup (Myles Turner assists)
- 4th Quarter76-94Sion James makes 2-foot dunk (Pat Connaughton assists)
- 4th Quarter77-94Myles Turner makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter78-94Ryan Rollins makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter78-96Miles Bridges makes driving layup (Collin Sexton assists)
- 4th Quarter80-96Bobby Portis makes 7-foot two point shot (Kyle Kuzma assists)
- 4th Quarter81-96Kyle Kuzma makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter81-97Collin Sexton makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter81-99Miles Bridges makes two point shot
- 4th Quarter81-100Moussa Diabate makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter81-101Moussa Diabate makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter84-101Mark Sears makes 25-foot three point jumper (Jericho Sims assists)
- 4th Quarter84-104Miles Bridges makes 26-foot three pointer (Kon Knueppel assists)
- 4th Quarter84-105Collin Sexton makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter84-106Collin Sexton makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter85-106Mark Sears makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter87-106Pete Nance makes two point shot (Andre Jackson Jr. assists)
- 4th Quarter89-106Thanasis Antetokounmpo makes 2-foot two point shot (Mark Sears assists)
- 4th Quarter89-108Kon Knueppel makes driving layup
- 4th Quarter91-108Pete Nance makes 7-foot two point shot (Andre Jackson Jr. assists)
- 4th Quarter91-109Kon Knueppel makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter94-109Mark Sears makes 25-foot three pointer
- 4th Quarter94-110Liam McNeeley makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter94-111Liam McNeeley makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter97-111Pete Nance makes 24-foot three point jumper (Andre Jackson Jr. assists)
- 4th Quarter100-111Pete Nance makes 24-foot three point jumper (Gary Harris assists)
Win probability
Above the line favours Charlotte Hornets, below favours Milwaukee Bucks.
Venue
- Spectrum CenterCharlotte, NC
- Attendance17142
- OfficialsTre Maddox, Andy Nagy, Tyler Ricks
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