On a second of back-to-back, the Milwaukee Bucks (4-3) travel to Charlotte to face the Hornets (4-3).
On Tuesday, Russell Westbrook was looking into a mirror, if that mirror allowed him to travel back in time. While his team, stuffed with talent compared to last season, unburdened the reigning MVP from doing everything, he probably knows better than anyone what Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is going through — great talent, with little help.
The Bucks’ recent play has caused a fever pitch supporting Greek Freak. Against the Thunder, he finished with 28 points on 14 shots. His four running mates in the starting lineup finished with 27 points on 31 shots. Antetokounmpo finished with nine makes. Tony Snell, Khris Middleton, Malcolm Brogdon and Thon Maker combined for nine makes. All five combined to make four 3-pointers, with Greek Freak making half. That heat you’re feeling is coming from coach Jason Kidd’s seat.
Their opponent, the Hornets, are coming off their sweep of a back-to-back, with wins over the Orlando Magic and Memphis Grizzlies. Kemba Walker continues to dominate throwing up 34 points and 10 dimes and 27 points and six assists in consecutive games. The Hornets are rebounding monsters on the defensive glass, gobbling up an 82 percent rebounding rate, first in the league. The Bucks are 30th in offensive rebounding rate.
Date: Wednesday, Nov. 1
Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
Venue: Spectrum Stadium
TV Info: FSSE, NSPA
Live Stream: League Pass, FuboTV
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OddsShark has the Hornets as 3.5-point favorites. You never want to go against Greek Freak, especially since he can drop 40 if he simply decides to shoot over 20 times. But, if you’re down on his supporting cast and coach, and with the Bucks on a back-to-back, then the Hornets aren’t a bad pick.