Celtics134
Grizzlies110
Jazz105Milwaukee Bucks @ Charlotte Hornets: Dec 29, 2025
Bucks vs Hornets final: the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Charlotte Hornets 123-113 on December 29, 2025 at Spectrum Center, Charlotte.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bucks | 25 | 38 | 32 | 28 | 123 |
| Hornets | 26 | 40 | 23 | 24 | 113 |
Top Performers
Bucks
- 25 PTS Bobby Portis
- 6 REB Myles Turner
- 11 AST Kevin Porter
Hornets
- 31 PTS Brandon Miller
- 11 REB Tidjane Salaun
- 8 AST Collin Sexton
Bucks vs Hornets Box Score
Milwaukee Bucks
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AJ Green G | 26 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2-6 | 1-5 | 0-0 | +16 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo F | 25 | 24 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 11-16 | 0-1 | 2-4 | +4 |
| Ryan Rollins G | 30 | 13 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 3-10 | 2-4 | 5-6 | +7 |
| Myles Turner CF | 30 | 23 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 7-12 | 3-5 | 6-6 | +7 |
| Kevin Porter GF | 37 | 15 | 5 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6-13 | 1-3 | 2-2 | +5 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Jericho Sims C | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -5 |
| Gary Trent Jr. GF | 19 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3-6 | 3-5 | 0-0 | +2 |
| Bobby Portis F | 23 | 25 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8-12 | 5-7 | 4-4 | -5 |
| Kyle Kuzma F | 25 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3-7 | 0-2 | 0-0 | +13 |
| Gary Harris G | 17 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-2 | 1-2 | 0-0 | +6 |
Charlotte Hornets
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Miller F | 37 | 31 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9-22 | 3-12 | 10-12 | -8 |
| Sion James G | 28 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0-3 | 0-2 | 0-0 | -22 |
| Moussa Diabate FC | 34 | 14 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6-9 | 0-0 | 2-2 | -12 |
| LaMelo Ball G | 29 | 26 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 9-23 | 6-13 | 2-2 | -19 |
| Miles Bridges F | 7 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-2 | 1-2 | 0-0 | -7 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Josh Green G | 22 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4-10 | 2-7 | 0-0 | -10 |
| Tidjane Salaun F | 27 | 3 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1-4 | 1-2 | 0-0 | +3 |
| Collin Sexton G | 19 | 16 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6-12 | 3-4 | 1-2 | +12 |
| Tre Mann G | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +3 |
| PJ Hall F | 16 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1-2 | 0-0 | 1-2 | +8 |
| Liam McNeeley F | 12 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3-6 | 1-4 | 0-0 | +2 |
Bucks vs Hornets Recap
The Bucks beat the Hornets after outscoring them 32-23 in the third quarter. Milwaukee moved to 14-19, and Charlotte fell to 11-21.
The Hornets led 66-63 at halftime after winning the first two quarters 26-25 and 40-38. The Bucks flipped it in the third and led 95-89 after three. They closed with a 28-24 fourth quarter. Milwaukee shot 44 of 84 from the field and turned the ball over 8 times, against 13 for Charlotte.
Brandon Miller scored 31 for the Hornets, while Bobby Portis led the Bucks with 25. Kevin Porter added 11 assists for Milwaukee, and Tidjane Salaun pulled down 11 rebounds for Charlotte. The Bucks made 19 of 22 free throws and 16 of 34 from three-point range.
The number to know: 47 rebounds. Charlotte outrebounded Milwaukee by a wide margin, but it shot 40 of 93 from the field and lost.
Team Stats
| Bucks | Stat | Hornets |
|---|---|---|
| 44-84 | Field Goals | 40-93 |
| 52.4% | FG % | 43.0% |
| 16-34 | 3-Pointers | 17-46 |
| 47.1% | 3P % | 37.0% |
| 19-22 | Free Throws | 16-20 |
| 86.4% | FT % | 80.0% |
| 31 | Rebounds | 47 |
| 5 | Off. Rebounds | 17 |
| 29 | Assists | 28 |
| 9 | Steals | 5 |
| 5 | Blocks | 3 |
| 8 | Turnovers | 13 |
| 17 | Fouls | 21 |
| 13 | Biggest Lead | 12 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Bucks | 61.9% | 7.9% | 14.3% | 0.226 |
 Hornets | 52.2% | 11.3% | 39.5% | 0.172 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Bucks vs Hornets Game Info
- Date & time
- Monday, December 29, 20257:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT
- TV
- Local TV onlyLocal: Bucks My24 / Bucks+ · Hornets Palmetto Sports & Entertainment Network (WSOC-TV 9 / TV64)
- Arena
- Spectrum CenterCharlotte
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonRegular season
Bucks vs Hornets Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Bucks last 5
- W @ Bulls 112-103 Dec 27, 2025
- L @ Grizzlies 104-125 Dec 26, 2025
- W @ Pacers 111-94 Dec 23, 2025
- L @ Timberwolves 100-103 Dec 21, 2025
- L vs Raptors 105-111 Dec 18, 2025
Hornets last 5
- W @ Magic 120-105 Dec 26, 2025
- W vs Wizards 126-109 Dec 23, 2025
- L @ Cavaliers 132-139 Dec 22, 2025
- L @ Pistons 86-112 Dec 20, 2025
- W vs Hawks 133-126 Dec 18, 2025
Previous meetings
- Jan 2, 2026 Hornets @ Bucks 121-122
- Nov 14, 2025 Hornets @ Bucks 134-147
- Nov 12, 2025 Bucks @ Hornets 100-111
More NBA Games on Dec 29, 2025
- Final
Phoenix Suns1-2115
Washington Wizards2-2101Top: Brooks 26 PTSBox score › - Final
Orlando Magic1-2106
Toronto Raptors2-1107Top: Black 27 PTSBox score › - Final
Golden State Warriors1-3120
Brooklyn Nets0-3107Top: Jr. 27 PTSBox score › - Final
Denver Nuggets1-2123
Miami Heat0-4147Top: Powell 25 PTSBox score › - Final
New York Knicks0-3130
New Orleans Pelicans0-3125Top: Williamson 32 PTSBox score › - Final
Indiana Pacers2-2119
Houston Rockets4-0126Top: Durant 30 PTSBox score › - Final
Atlanta Hawks2-2129
Oklahoma City Thunder4-0140Top: Gilgeous-Alexander 39 PTSBox score › - Final
Minnesota Timberwolves3-1136
Chicago Bulls1-3101Top: Reid 33 PTSBox score › - Final
Cleveland Cavaliers2-1113
San Antonio Spurs1-2101Top: Allen 27 PTS, 10 REBBox score › - Final
Dallas Mavericks2-2122
Portland Trail Blazers2-0125Top: Avdija 27 PTS, 11 ASTBox score ›
That covers Bucks vs Hornets: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Bucks host the Rockets Oct 28; Hornets visit the Pistons Oct 28.
Bucks vs Hornets FAQs
Who won Bucks vs Hornets on Dec 29, 2025?
The Milwaukee Bucks beat the Charlotte Hornets 123-113 on Monday, December 29, 2025 at Spectrum Center in Charlotte. Bobby Portis led the Bucks with 25 points.
What are the Bucks and Hornets records?
After this game the Bucks were 14-19 and the Hornets were 11-21 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Bucks vs Hornets?
Bobby Portis scored 25 for the Bucks. Brandon Miller scored 31 for the Hornets.
Who leads the Bucks vs Hornets season series?
The Bucks lead the regular-season series 2-1 this season.
Who won the last Bucks vs Hornets game?
The Bucks beat the Hornets 122-121 on Jan 2, 2026 at home.
Where was Bucks vs Hornets played?
At Spectrum Center in Charlotte, the home arena of the Charlotte Hornets.
What was the score by quarter in Bucks vs Hornets?
Bucks-Hornets: Q1 25-26, Q2 38-40, Q3 32-23, Q4 28-24.
What is next for the Bucks and Hornets?
Bucks host the Rockets on Wednesday, October 28 at 8:00 PM ET; Hornets visit the Pistons on Wednesday, October 28 at 7:00 PM ET.