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Hornets come unglued against Bucks in overtime, drop to 4-8 on the season

Charlotte falls to 4-8 on the season.
Schuyler Callihan|
Nov 14, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Moussa Diabate (14) knocks the ball away from Milwaukee Bucks forward Kyle Kuzma (18) during the fourth quarter at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images
Nov 14, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Moussa Diabate (14) knocks the ball away from Milwaukee Bucks forward Kyle Kuzma (18) during the fourth quarter at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images | Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

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Charlotte Hornets

Close, but no cigar. The Charlotte Hornets nearly scooped up a massive road win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night in NBA Cup play, but fell in overtime by a 147-134 score. The game got away from the Bugs in the extra frame, particularly on the defensive end, where they really became unglued.

Best of the Night: Kon Knueppel

Knueppel was great once again, but my goodness did he hit some big-time shots when the Hornets needed them most. In the final minute or so of the game, he hit a pair of threes that tied the game up, one of which sent the game to overtime. Miles Bridges missed what would have been a highlight reel dunk, and the long rebound fell right into Knueppel's lap. There was no panic or rushed movement. Just got it up and drilled it.

Worst of the Night: Defense...by a mile

Milwaukee shot an absurd 65% from the floor. 65%! Not for a quarter or a half, for the game! That's insane. Giving up 18 points in just five minutes is certainly a problem. They were so concerned with Giannis Antetokounmpo and rightfully so, but too much attention led to an easy five points. Giannis was trapped by Miles Bridges and Tre Mann, and a little give-and-go action freed him up for an easy two. The other, Giannis, received a pass at the elbow, and Bridges left Kyle Kuzma wide open for a corner three.

Highlight of the Night: Tre Mann

How could it be anything else? My, oh my. Tre Mann climbing the ladder and slamming it home over the 6'11" defensive beast was something I didn't have on the bingo card heading into the night. Oh, and Eric Collins losing his mind always makes it a million times better.

Up Next: Oklahoma City Thunder

The Hornets will be right back at it tonight in Charlotte, taking on the defending NBA Champion Oklahoma City Thunder. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. ET and can be streamed live on FanDuel Sports Network Southeast.

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Schuyler Callihan
SCHUYLER CALLIHAN

Schuyler Callihan is the publisher of West Virginia On SI and has been a trusted source covering the Mountaineers since 2016. He is the host of Between The Eers, The Walk Thru Game Day Show, and In the Gun Podcast. The Wheeling, WV native moved to Charlotte, North Carolina in 2020 to cover the Charlotte Hornets and Carolina Panthers.

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