They can fine LaMelo Ball all they want but that won’t change the Hornets star’s fiery form. After sinking the Bucks once already, the Charlotte side will be looking to repeat that when the two teams meet Saturday night at Fiserv Forum.
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However, with Giannis Antetokounmpo in MVP-esque form, that’s a tall task. The Bucks have a 6-3 record at home so far and this time will be looking for revenge. So, before the action begins, let’s take a look at who will be sidelined for this thrilling clash.
Injury Report
- Charlotte Hornets
When the two teams met last week, Miles Bridges played a crucial role in the Hornets’ victory. Unfortunately, the Hornets will have to proceed without him, as he has a right knee injury that may also keep him out of their next game on Monday. In addition to the forward, the team will also be missing Tre Mann, who has yet to recover from lower back soreness. Meanwhile, DaQuan Jeffries and Nick Richards will remain sidelined due to fractured right hand and ribs, respectively.
- Milwaukee Bucks
On the other hand, the Bucks have an equal disadvantage. After a long break due to ankle surgeries, the medical team has shown Khris Middleton the green signal to return to action. However, he’s not yet ready to play against the Hornets. Liam Robbins too has been excluded from the roster due to a left heel injury, and so is Ryan Rollins with a shoulder injury. With the injured players addressed, let’s take a look at the depth charts for both teams for the upcoming fixture.
Depth Chart
- Charlotte Hornets
| Position | Starter | 2nd | 3rd |
| Point Guard | LaMelo Ball | Tre Mann (O) | Vasilije Micic |
| Shooting Guard | Brandon Miller | Seth Curry | Tre Mann (O) |
| Small Forward | Josh Green | Cody Martin | Brandon Miller |
| Power Forward | Miles Bridges (O) | Tidjane Salaun | Grant Williams |
| Center | Nick Richards (O) | Grant Williams | Moussa Diabate |
- Milwaukee Bucks
| Position | Starter | 2nd | 3rd |
| Point Guard | Damian Lillard | Delon Wright | Ryan Rollins (O) |
| Shooting Guard | Khris Middleton (O) | AJ Green | Gary Trent Jr. |
| Small Forward | Taurean Prince | Gary Trent Jr. | Andre Jackson Jr. |
| Power Forward | Giannis Antetokounmpo | Bobby Portis | Taurean Prince |
| Center | Brook Lopez | Bobby Portis | Giannis Antetokounmpo |
Hornets vs Bucks regular season Head-to-Head
The Hornets and the Bucks have consistently been competitive in their matchups, with the Bucks holding a slight edge in recent seasons. And over the last two regular seasons, Charlotte has managed to win only once of the seven games played, leaving the overall series score at 69-61 in favor of Milwaukee.
However, the Hornets have the upper hand this season, starting strong with a narrow 115-114 victory. Will they be able to maintain their dominance? Probably not. They might have secured a victory but that doesn’t mean Giannis and his Bucks team will not likely let another game slip so easily.
Despite a 7-9 record, the Bucks have shown significant improvement in their last three games and will be looking to extend their winning streak. The Hornets too have succeeded in their previous two games and are currently holding 6-9 record. Who do you think will have the last laugh tonight? Tune in at 8 PM EST to enjoy the thrilling battle between the Eastern sides.