Talk about a wild ride already! The Milwaukee Bucks just pulled off a ridiculous comeback, erasing a 24-point deficit against the Thunder to snatch a 128-126 victory. That’s the kind of gritty performance that makes you stand up and cheer, proving these Bucks aren’t going down without a fight, even in preseason. Now they’re gunning to get above .500 tonight as they face the Charlotte Hornets.
Bucks Show Their Heart While Hornets Are Bleeding Roster Changes
The Bucks’ last outing against the Thunder was all kinds of drama. After falling to the Wolves previously, they absolutely refused to lose, powered by some serious individual efforts. Myles Turner dropped 19 points, Kel’el Ware put up a double-double with 18 points and 12 rebounds, and Brayden Burries added 16 points. These guys are stepping up, showing some real flashes of what this team can do. They’ve got a chance to build some momentum tonight, especially going against a Charlotte squad that’s still trying to figure out who’s even supposed to be on the court.
Meanwhile, Charlotte’s offseason was nothing short of a full-blown earthquake. They shipped off their most recognizable player since Alonzo Mourning,yep, LaMelo Ball,along with Josh Green to Minnesota for Naz Reid and a ton of draft picks. And if that wasn’t enough, Miles Bridges also packed his bags for Phoenix, bringing back Grayson Allen and even more draft assets. Clearly, the Hornets front office is all-in on building around their younger core of Kon Kneuppel and Brandon Miller. Those two absolutely lit it up last season, especially towards the end, with red-hot shooting splits and offensive production, though you can bet Ball’s playmaking helped ’em out a ton. Coby White is stepping into the floor-general role after impressing in his half-season there. It’s a weird spot for Charlotte; they look better than full-on tanking teams on paper, but can they actually make a run like they did last year? Writers are ranking them around 11th in the Eastern Conference, but they could be a postseason dark horse or, come April, be staring down the lottery results. Their only preseason game so far? A brutal 124-90 blowout loss to the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday. Liam McNeeley led them with 14 points, while Allen and Reid each had 13.
Who’s On the Court and Who’s Not: The Injury Factor Looms Large
The injury reports are a tale of two teams right now. For the Bucks, it’s just rookie Nate Ament sidelined with an ankle sprain. He landed awkwardly against the Thunder, and coach Jenkins says his return is unclear, targeting the season opener. Not great, but manageable.
The Hornets, though? They’re basically a MASH unit. Kon Kneuppel (hamstring), Kylan Boswell (knee), Grant Williams (hamstring), and Coby White (calf) are all going to miss the *entire* preseason. That’s a huge blow to a team trying to find its identity. On top of that, Brandon Miller (leg) and Christian Anderson Jr. (ankle) are day-to-day. It’s a mess for them, which just makes tonight’s game an even bigger opportunity for the Bucks to keep their good vibes going. Keep an eye on Tyler Herro tonight, as he and the Bucks continue to find their fit and rhythm as a unit.
So, while Charlotte tries to patch together a lineup, the Bucks are rolling in with confidence after that monster comeback. This game isn’t just about getting above .500; it’s about making a statement for the whole league that this Bucks team has that fight in ’em. Can’t wait to see what they bring tonight!
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Originally reported by Brew Hoop.
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