Charlotte Hornets @ Milwaukee Bucks: Jan 3, 2027

Updated
Regular Season
Charlotte HornetsHornets
3-1 · Away
5:30 PM ET
Scheduled
Sunday, January 3, 2027
Milwaukee BucksBucks
1-3 · Home

Hornets vs Bucks tips off at 5:30 PM ET (2:30 PM PT) on Sunday, January 3, 2027 at Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee. TV: Palmetto Sports & Entertainment Network (WSOC-TV 9 / TV64) (Hornets), My24 / Bucks+ (Bucks).

How to Watch Hornets vs Bucks: Time, TV & Stream

Date & time
Sunday, January 3, 20275:30 PM ET / 2:30 PM PT
Watch on
Local TV onlyLocal: Hornets Palmetto Sports & Entertainment Network (WSOC-TV 9 / TV64) · Bucks My24 / Bucks+
Stream
NBA League PassHornets: DAZN · Bucks: Bucks+
Arena
Fiserv ForumMilwaukee

League Pass carries this game outside both teams' markets; inside them it is on the local channel or stream. Outside the US: NBA League Pass International, no blackouts. Canada: NBA League Pass Canada.

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Injury Report

PlayerTeamPosStatusInjurySince
Nate AmentBucksFDay-To-DayAnkleOct 20, 2026
Coby WhiteHornetsGDay-To-DayCalfOct 20, 2026
Grant WilliamsHornetsFDay-To-DayHamstringSep 25, 2026
Kon KnueppelHornetsGDay-To-DayHamstringSep 25, 2026
Kylan BoswellHornetsGOutKneeOct 20, 2026

Status as of 11:00 AM ET, Oct 27. Teams can change a player's status up to tip-off; check team announcements before the game.

Key Players

Hornets

Bucks

Season averages, top three scorers per team.

Hornets vs Bucks Preview

The Hornets are 3-1 this season, while the Bucks are 1-3 this season.

The Bucks won last season's series 3-1. The Hornets rank 2nd in free throw %, the biggest gap between these teams. Players to watch: Brandon Miller (24.3 points per game) and Tyler Herro (23.5 points per game).

Hornets vs Bucks Head-to-Head

2026-27 season seriesFirst meeting this season
2025-26 season seriesBucks 3-1

Previous meetings

Hornets vs Bucks Season Stats 2026-27

Hornets 4 GPBucks 4 GP
104.0#29
Points per game
116.8#12
111.0#11
Opponent points
122.3#25
41.5%#28
Field goal %
46.2%#14
29.8%#26
Three-point %
35.2%#11
87.0%#2
Free throw %
70.4%#28
47.8#7
Rebounds
52.0#2
21.5#29
Assists
26.3#11
6.8#24
Steals
5.3#30
5.3#13
Blocks
4.3#20
17.8#26
Turnovers
17.0#21

Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.

Standings Context

Eastern Conference

#TeamW-LGB
1Pistons3-0–
276ers3-10.5
3Hornets3-10.5
4Celtics2-11.0
5Raptors2-11.0
9Wizards2-21.5
10Magic1-22.0
11Bucks1-32.5
12Bulls1-32.5
13Knicks0-33.0

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This Hornets vs Bucks page updates on its own: live score during the game, box score and recap minutes after the final buzzer. Next: Hornets host the Hawks Jan 5; Bucks visit the Bulls Jan 5.

Hornets vs Bucks FAQs

What time does Hornets vs Bucks start?

The Charlotte Hornets play the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday, January 3, 2027 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee. Tip-off is 5:30 PM ET (2:30 PM PT).

What channel is Hornets vs Bucks on?

Local TV: Palmetto Sports & Entertainment Network (WSOC-TV 9 / TV64) (Hornets), My24 / Bucks+ (Bucks). Out-of-market fans can stream it on NBA League Pass.

What are the Hornets and Bucks records?

Going into this game the Hornets were 3-1 and the Bucks were 1-3 this season.

Who is injured for Hornets vs Bucks?

As of 11:00 AM ET, Oct 27: Nate Ament (Bucks, day-to-day, ankle); Coby White (Hornets, day-to-day, calf); Grant Williams (Hornets, day-to-day, hamstring); Kon Knueppel (Hornets, day-to-day, hamstring); Kylan Boswell (Hornets, out, knee).

How did Hornets vs Bucks go last season?

The Bucks won the regular-season series 3-1 in 2025-26.

Who won the last Hornets vs Bucks game?

The Bucks beat the Hornets 122-121 on Jan 2, 2026 at home.

Where is Hornets vs Bucks being played?

At Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, the home arena of the Milwaukee Bucks.

Is Hornets vs Bucks on NBA League Pass?

Yes, outside the Hornets and Bucks markets. Inside them the game is on the local channel and the team's streaming service (Bucks+ for Bucks fans). Outside the US, NBA League Pass International carries every game.