Milwaukee Bucks Game Preview: Dec 22 vs Charlotte Hornets

The Milwaukee Bucks host the Charlotte Hornets on Friday night in the first half of a home and home series between the two teams.

After a memorable night against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday, the Milwaukee Bucks return to action by looking to follow up that win with further success on Friday night against the Charlotte Hornets.

Having stopped their losing streak with that win over the Cavaliers, the Bucks will now be aiming to get some positive momentum going to once again move back into the Eastern Conference’s top-four.

Trying to stop them will be the Charlotte Hornets, who have been having a surprisingly tumultuous season up until this point.

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The Hornets are rooted near the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings, and are currently dealing with the absence of their head coach Steve Clifford due to a health issue.

In a weakened East, the Hornets were expected to have more than enough talent to make the playoffs, but barring an incredible run that prospect is already starting to look like it might be beyond them.

With a tough run of games ahead for the Bucks heading toward the new year, Milwaukee will be hoping to put a further dent in Charlotte’s chances while improving their own in the process.

With all of that in mind, let’s take a closer look at the action ahead, and highlight some potential keys to victory for both teams.