The Bucks jumped out to a 72 - 50 halftime lead and their stellar 62 percent shooting helped them stave off a second - half comeback. Charlotte outscored Milwaukee by a 58 - 46 margin over the third and fourth quarters and only turned the ball over twice, but the Bucks countered by winning the rebounding battle, 42 - 31. Tony Snell's 26 points led the Bucks. Giannis Antetokounmpo provided 20 points and eight boards, while Malcolm Brogdon posted a 14 - point, 10 - assist double - double. Khris Middleton matched Brogdon's scoring total and added five rebounds and an assist. Greg Monroe led the second unit with 13 points. Kemba Walker's 26 points led the Hornets. Michael Kidd-Gilchrist managed 12 points and Cody Zeller chipped in eight. Frank Kaminsky III led the bench with 20 points and Jeremy Lamb was also productive as a reserve with 16 points.
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