Charlotte Hornets 121, Milwaukee Bucks 122
NBA · 2026-01-02 · Winner: Milwaukee Bucks
Milwaukee Bucks defeated Charlotte Hornets 122–121 on 2026-01-02 in NBA play, a 1-point result. A 8-0 home team run ending at Q4 7:04 swung win probability 6% → 53%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Charlotte Hornets lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Hornets | 38 | 22 | 31 | 30 | 121 |
| Milwaukee Bucks | 24 | 27 | 36 | 35 | 122 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 home team run ending at Q4 7:04 swung win probability 6% → 53%.
Why Charlotte Hornets lost
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at Q4 7:04 (win probability 6% → 53% for the home side).
- Game was within 1 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Hornets | 9–0 | Q1 0:00 | 39% → 12% |
| Milwaukee Bucks | 8–0 | Q4 7:04 | 6% → 53% |