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Giannis Antetokounmpo's Heroic Return Lifts Bucks Over Hornets in OT
15 Nov, 2025
Summary
- Giannis Antetokounmpo's 25 points, 18 assists, and 7 rebounds in his return
- Kon Knueppel's season-high 32 points for the Hornets
- Bucks outlast Hornets 147-134 in overtime
On November 15th, 2025, the Milwaukee Bucks hosted the Charlotte Hornets in an NBA Cup game, and it was a thrilling affair. Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Bucks' star player, made his return to the court after missing the previous game due to patellar tendinopathy in his left knee. Antetokounmpo did not disappoint, recording 25 points, 18 assists, and 7 rebounds to lead the Bucks to a 147-134 overtime victory.
The game was a rematch of a previous matchup, where the Hornets had defeated the Bucks 111-100 on November 13th. This time, however, the Bucks were determined to avenge their loss, and they were led by Antetokounmpo's impressive performance. The Hornets, on the other hand, were led by Kon Knueppel, a former Milwaukee high school star, who scored a season-high 32 points in his homecoming game.
The game was a back-and-forth affair, with the Hornets tying the game late in regulation thanks to Knueppel's clutch 3-pointers. However, the Bucks were able to regroup in overtime and pull away for the victory, improving their record to 8-5 overall and 2-0 in the NBA Cup play. The Hornets, meanwhile, fell to 4-8 overall and 0-2 in the in-season tournament.
