Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo soared for the game-winning alley-oop with 4.7 seconds left, powering Milwaukee to a thrilling home victory over the hard-charging Charlotte Hornets.
Giannis Antetokounmpo delivered once again when it mattered most, connecting on the game-winning alley-oop slam with 4.7 seconds in a thrilling 122-121 escape for the Milwaukee against the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday, January 3 (PH time).
Down 120-121, Antetokounmpo received an inbound pass from Kevin Porter Jr. and quickly dished it back through a hand-off.
As Porter Jr. drew double coverage, he lobbed a perfectly-timed pass to Giannis, who thundered it home to regain the lead.
The Hornets had one final chance to steal the game, but Brandon Miller’s drive to the basket ended with a missed lay-up as time expired.
Ryan Hollins added a season-high 29 markers, while Bobby Portis chipped in 20 to help Milwaukee climb to 15-20.
The Bucks now gear up for a four-game West Coast swing, starting with the Sacramento Kings (8-26).
Rookie Kon Kueppel led the way with 26 points, and Miles Bridges contributed 25 in a losing effort for Charlotte.
The Hornets dropped their third straight game, falling to 11-23, and will look to bounce back on the road against the Chicago Bulls (16-17).
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Pao Ambat earned his journalism degree from Cavite State University in 2022.
Passionate about sports from a young age, he primarily covers the NBA for One Sports, while also assisting in reporting on the PVL, PBA, UAAP, and other leagues.