Milwaukee Started Hot. Charlotte Made Them Look Slow.
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Brandon Miller returned, Charlotte picked up the pace, and the Bucks spent most of the night chasing.
Milwaukee jumped out 10-2, then Charlotte turned the night around. The Hornets closed the first half with a 13-0 run to lead 60-45 and eventually won 105-90. Brandon Miller scored 18; Tyler Herro led Milwaukee with 18.
6ix Take: I'm not bothered by a preseason loss. I'm bothered by how Milwaukee looked losing. Charlotte made faster decisions, got into transition, and forced the Bucks to react instead of dictate. Miller hitting four threes in his return is encouraging, but I'm not calling a breakout off one exhibition.
The other side: Milwaukee was missing players and preseason rotations are experimental. The Bucks have time to fix their perimeter defense and shot selection.
What's next: Charlotte has to show the pace and energy are repeatable. Milwaukee has to find offensive rhythm when the threes aren't falling.
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